Clueless & Emma

Emma Woodhouse and Cher Horowitz are clones placed in two different time periods. Emma resides in the village of Highbury in the early 1900’s, while Cher lives in contemporary Beverly Hills. Each though plays matchmaker to friends and acquaintances, and believes that they are able to find the perfect complement to match another. Both characters deem social status as the basis for finding suitable love matches between two individuals. Throughout Emma, you notice how all marriages, and potential relationships are based on blood-line, wealth, and reputation. No real thought is made to love, companionship, trust, or personal connection. Emma’s pairing of Harriet shows the extent of how litt...