Posted by Kali on July 20, 1997 at 18:11:00:
In reply to Parallels between Jane Austen and Emma Woodhouse posted by Kathleen (Kaf) on July 20, 1997 at 11:24:43
Emma's advice to Harriet on the subject of Robert Martin's proposal is identical to that given by Jane to her niece Fanny in connection with the suit of John Plumtre.
Neat, Kaf! Actually, several similarities between Fanny Knight - her niece - and Emma herself can be drawn...
The surname, the wealth, the snobbery...;-)