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Emma Woodhouse

Emma

George Knightley

George

Harriet Smith

Harriet

Anne Weston (née Taylor)

Anne

Frank Churchill

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Jane Fairfax

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Miss Bates

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Henry Woodhouse

Henry

Augusta Elton (née Hawkins)

Augusta

Philip Elton

Philip

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Emma

by Jane Austen

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Bildungsromans, England -- Fiction, Fathers and daughters -- Fiction

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Is it morally justifiable to pursue social advancement at the expense of personal integrity and genuine connection?

This theme explores the desire for social advancement versus finding satisfaction in one's current station. It questions whether ambition and striving for a higher social standing are inherently good, or if contentment and acceptance of one's circumstances are more valuable. The debate centers on the ethics and personal cost of social climbing.

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