ss of character which allows itself to be controlled. And, although Emma is quite intelligent, her increasing knowledge, authority and power contribute to her many errors in judgment.
             Gossiping and playing "matchmaker" are ways in which Emma concerns herself too much with other people's lives. Emma is constantly setting up her friends with people who she feels maybe suitable matches. Even though she knows that meddling with other people's lives can be dangerous, she continues to do what appeases her so, "that I made the match myself...you cannot think that I shall leave off matchmaking." In fact, it is Emma's arrogance, meddling nature, and snobbery, which keep her from obtaining the true gentility that she wishes to possess
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