How is it self-deception?

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How is it self-deception? Written by Tracy W (4/5/2008 6:05 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, More self-deception than lying, IMO; Emma has lots to learn. nfm, penned by Mary-L

How is Emma self-deceiving in this section? Do you think all her plans and plots aimed at getting Harriet and Mr Elton in love with each other are subconscious, and as far as the conscious layer of her brain is concerned, she has no such intention?

I agree that Emma is deceiving herself on the topic of Robert Martin's manners, but I think she is fully consciously lying to Mr Knightley about her plans for Harriet.

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Is Emma a liar too? Lila (4/4/2008 9:45 p.m.)

I have a theory... Elbè (4/10/2008 2:05 p.m.)
- Good will? Mia I. (4/10/2008 6:32 p.m.)
  - So interesting... Moni (4/20/2008 7:27 a.m.)
"That is the case with us all, papa." Tarn (4/7/2008 1:16 a.m.)
Interesting thread; brings up issue of Emma's reliability... Delories (4/6/2008 2:37 p.m.)
Emma loves her abilities… Robbin (4/6/2008 12:36 a.m.)
- Indeed, well said. nfm nan duval (4/6/2008 8:50 a.m.)
- insightful and well put, thanks! nfm Ivonne (4/6/2008 5:57 a.m.)
- Nicely Said BarbaraB (4/6/2008 12:54 a.m.)
Liar is too strong, I think Jean B (4/5/2008 1:52 p.m.)
- How could Emma not be consciously lying? Tracy W (4/5/2008 9:19 p.m.)
  - That's the last time I defend Emma Jean B (4/7/2008 1:04 p.m.)
    - If I understood you Laraine (4/8/2008 8:56 a.m.)
  - LOL!!! My thought exactly!!! nfm Lila (4/6/2008 7:14 p.m.)
- What we call it is probably partly influenced Nancy Ann (4/5/2008 7:11 p.m.)
Say rather, a sophist Tarn (4/5/2008 4:59 a.m.)
certainly not the truth of it... Ivonne (4/5/2008 1:04 a.m.)
- 'She did not always feel so absolutely satisfied with herself' Joan Ellen (4/5/2008 8:21 a.m.)
More self-deception than lying, IMO; Emma has lots to learn. nfm Mary-L (4/5/2008 12:34 a.m.)
- How is it self-deception? Tracy W (4/5/2008 6:05 a.m.)
  - She recalls her good intentions, not her actions. nfm Mary-L (4/6/2008 12:17 a.m.)
    - Emma was lying about her intentions, not her actions Tracy W (4/6/2008 6:27 a.m.)

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