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Detailed explanation-1: -Emma is pleased to learn that Harriet has decided to marry Robert after all. The novel thus concludes with three marriages: Jane and Frank, Harriet and Robert, and Emma and Mr. Knightley.

Detailed explanation-2: -Isabella Knightley (née Woodhouse) is the elder sister of Emma, by seven years, and daughter of Henry. She is married to John Knightley. She lives in London with her husband and their five children (Henry, ‘little’ John, Bella, ‘little’ Emma, and George).

Detailed explanation-3: -Austen makes it clear that Mr. Knightley did not think of Emma romantically until she showed an interest in Frank Churchill. “He had been in love with Emma, and jealous of Frank Churchill, from about the same period, one sentiment having probably enlightened him as to the other” (Volume 3, Chapter 13). Mr.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the novel Emma is 21, making Mr. Knightley 37. From the novel, when Mr.

Detailed explanation-5: -George Knightley is Emma’s friend, brother-in-law of her sister Isabella, and ultimately her love interest.