s not representative of the romantic novels of the past.
             An excellent example of this can be seen in Emma's reaction to her own
             marriage. We are told, "Before the wedding, she had believed herself in
             love. But not having obtained the happiness that should have resulted from
             that love, she now fancied that she must have been mistaken. And Emma
             wondered exactly what was meant in life by the words bliss,' passion,'
             ...