Emma Woodhouse

Emma Woodhouse is the protagonist of Jane Austen's novel "Emma," published in 1815. She is a wealthy, intelligent young woman living in the English village of Highbury. Known for her strong-willed nature and meddling tendencies, Emma decides to play matchmaker for her friends, often with humorous and misguided results. Throughout the story, she learns valuable lessons about love, self-awareness, and the complexities of human relationships. Emma's character reflects themes of social class, personal growth, and the pitfalls of pride, making the novel a keen study of early 19th-century society and feminism.