Emma Essay on the social activities& balls, their importance & enjoyabilitythroughout the novel etc.

Throughout the novel, we see many ways in which social events & activities revolve around the central characters & the theme of status & marriage.
Emma takes part in all of the activities throughout the novel, as she is the one trying to use these activities to match-make & lead others.
We see Emma taking part in all of these events whether balls, painting or walking.
These are taken as a luxury by Emma, whereas others such as the new arrival Mrs Elton later on in the novel suggests a music group & also attends the picnic & strawberry picking. She is using the social activities to become a more observed & respected member of the community & wants to be seen to interact with the upper class. This shows how social activities hold an importance at this time.
Everything seems to revolve throughout marriage in the novel & wherever one of the activities are mentioned, there is a distinct link with a marriage or desired proposal entwined by Emma for other characters.
Emma’s main object...