Emma-Growth In Redemption

In six of Austen’s novels, Emma is the only one which is named by its heroineand reaches peak in the art. Arnold Kettle chose Emma as her only representative inhis An Introduction to the English Novel. The novel describes moral growth of Emmaafter series of mistakes. Through Mr. Knightley’s guide, she discarded illusion, andrenewed herself，becoming a sensible, fair woman with universal love.The thesis analyses Emma’s redemption during growth in prospective ofInitiation story, and discuss Austen’s moral value and its validity on the basis of themiddle class morality in18-19century. In the end, it reveals general significance ofthe moral values.Novel is the mirror of life. We can also learn from Emma’s growth. Emmafocuses on women’s growth, revealing the common predicament during growth andguides us on choice making. The author’s moral outlook tells us a general truth. Thatis how to live and make choice. Emma’s introspection also inspires us to learn fromexperiences,and finally make right self and social orientation to become mature.