# Emma — Character guide

> Key figures in Emma by Jane Austen.

- [Emma Woodhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/emma_woodhouse.md): The protagonist, a wealthy and imaginative young woman who meddles in others' love lives.
- [Harriet Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/harriet_smith.md): A pretty young friend of Emma, of unknown parentage, whom Emma tries to matchmake.
- [Mr. Knightley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_knightley.md): Emma's brother-in-law and neighbor, who often criticizes her but cares deeply for her.
- [Jane Fairfax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/jane_fairfax.md): An orphaned young woman of great talent and reserve, secretly engaged to Frank Churchill.
- [Frank Churchill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/frank_churchill.md): Mr. Weston's son, a charming but secretive young man who visits Highbury.
- [Mr. Elton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_elton.md): The vicar of Highbury, who proposes to Emma and later marries Augusta Hawkins.
- [Mrs. Elton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_elton.md): Mr. Elton's brash and self-important new wife from Bath.
- [Mr. Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_weston.md): A widower who marries Miss Taylor; Frank Churchill's father.
- [Mrs. Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_weston.md): Emma's former governess who marries Mr. Weston and remains a close friend.
- [Mr. Woodhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_woodhouse.md): Emma's elderly, hypochondriac father who dislikes change and marriage.
- [Miss Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/miss_bates.md): A talkative, kind-hearted spinster who lives with her mother in Highbury.
- [Mr. John Knightley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_john_knightley.md): Mr. Knightley's younger brother and Isabella's husband, a lawyer in London.
- [Isabella Knightley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/isabella_knightley.md): Emma's elder sister, married to John Knightley, doting mother of many children.
- [Robert Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/robert_martin.md): A respectable farmer who proposes to Harriet Smith.
- [Mrs. Churchill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_churchill.md): Frank Churchill's wealthy, domineering aunt who controls his life.
- [Mr. Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_perry.md): The local apothecary who advises Mr. Woodhouse on health matters.
- [Mrs. Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_bates.md): Miss Bates's elderly, deaf mother, a widow living in reduced circumstances.
- [Mrs. Goddard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_goddard.md): The mistress of a boarding school where Harriet Smith was a pupil.
- [Mr. Cole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_cole.md): A prosperous tradesman in Highbury who hosts social gatherings.
- [Mrs. Cole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_cole.md): Mr. Cole's sociable wife who enjoys entertaining Highbury society.
- [Colonel Campbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/colonel_campbell.md): Jane Fairfax's benefactor, a retired army officer living abroad.
- [Mrs. Campbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_campbell.md): Colonel Campbell's wife, who treats Jane Fairfax like a daughter.
- [Mr. Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_dixon.md): A wealthy Irish gentleman who marries Miss Campbell.
- [Mrs. Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_dixon.md): Colonel Campbell's daughter, who marries Mr. Dixon and lives in Ireland.
- [William Larkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/william_larkins.md): Mr. Knightley's steward who manages the Donwell Abbey estate.
- [Henry Knightley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/henry_knightley.md): John and Isabella Knightley's eldest son, a favorite of Emma.
- [Mrs. Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_martin.md): Robert Martin's mother, a respectable farmer's widow.
- [Miss Nash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/miss_nash.md): A teacher at Mrs. Goddard's school, friend of Harriet Smith.
- [Mr. Wingfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_wingfield.md): A physician consulted by the Woodhouse family.
- [Elizabeth Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/elizabeth_martin.md): Robert Martin's sister, a friend of Harriet Smith.
- [Mrs. Stokes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_stokes.md): A neighbor in Highbury mentioned in passing.
- [Miss Bickerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/miss_bickerton.md): A young lady at Mrs. Goddard's school, acquaintance of Harriet.
- [Mrs. Bragge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mrs_bragge.md): A wealthy woman in Highbury, mother of many children.
- [Mr. Suckling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_suckling.md): Mrs. Elton's brother-in-law, owner of Maple Grove.
- [Mr. Cox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/mr_cox.md): A lawyer in Highbury, father of several daughters.
- [Anna Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/emma_se/characters/anna_weston.md): The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weston.

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