We travel back to Hartfield in the snow, Elton professes his love to Emma (Molly was right!), and Emma overthinks it. Topics discussed include Austen's relationship with clergymen, Emma's knowledge of real love, and Dean Forester as Mr. Elton. Question for the group: is it octopi or octopuses?

Study questions: Elton's proposal, his feelings for Emma, why Elton is insulted by the idea of Harriet, Emma's moment of reflection, and Emma's matchmaking career.

Funniest Quote: “Indeed!” replied he. “Then, my dear Isabella, it is the most extraordinary sort of thing in the world, for in general every thing does give you cold. Walk home!—you are prettily shod for walking home, I dare say."

Questions Moving Forward: Will Emma matchmake again? What is she going to tell Harriet?

Who wins the chapters? Emma

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

eclat (n): social distinction or conspicuous success

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Octopussy, Modern Family, Ironic, Inside Out, Twilight, Over the Garden Wall, Gilmore Girls

Next Episode: Chapters 17-18

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