“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more,” Jane Austen’s well-known line from her classic novel, Emma, written in 1815. Readers will love Mr. Knightley, family friend, who does not hesitate to confront Emma Woodhouse when she is in the wrong. 

Mr. Knightley: You are materially changed since we talked on this subject before.

Emma: I hope so – for at that time I was a fool.

Emma befriends young Harriet and attempts to match her with Mr. Elton, coercing Harriet into turning down a proposal of marriage from Mr. Martin. Emma has a bit of a ‘my way or the highway’ attitude where Harriet is concerned. Mr. Knightley calls her out because Mr. Martin is a good man. Throw into the mix charming Frank Churchill, the visiting stepson of Emma’s governess Mrs. Weston, and things get even more interesting.

There is wit and whimsy but as Shakespeare penned, “The course of true love never did run smooth.”

Kate’s one word summary was humility which leads to growth. Sheila’s word was perspective. How we see or understand people is all about our perspective. Won’t you dive into this classic with us as we connect to reflect? Blessings!