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Emma by Austen, Jane

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Duty vs. Personal Happiness

"When duty and personal happiness conflict, which should take precedence?"

Portrait of Jane Fairfax
Jane Fairfax
Portrait of Frank Churchill
Frank Churchill
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Social Mobility vs. Contentment

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

Portrait of Emma Woodhouse
Emma Woodhouse
Portrait of George Knightley
George Knightley
Portrait of Harriet Smith
Harriet Smith
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The Value of Accomplishments

"Are accomplishments valuable in themselves, or primarily tools for social advancement and securing a good marriage?"

Portrait of Jane Fairfax
Jane Fairfax
Portrait of Emma Woodhouse
Emma Woodhouse
Portrait of Augusta Elton (née Hawkins)
Augusta Elton (née Hawkins)
Jane vs Emma vs Augusta
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The Ethics of Meddling

"Is it ever ethically justifiable to interfere in another person's life, even with good intentions?"

Portrait of Emma Woodhouse
Emma Woodhouse
Portrait of George Knightley
George Knightley
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