Jane Austen’s, "Emma," is considered to be a novel of manners. The novel is a remarkable work, and it's title character is remarkable in her own right. Emma Woodhouse was a complex character, that on first acquaintance was rather unappealing. Born to a wealthy father, Emma is spoiled, stubborn, privileged, and self-conceited. She had every advantage, but Emma is untempered and clueless about her situation. She has lived a relaxing life, with very little stress or problems. As readers, we have no sympathy for her during the beginning of the novel. However, through the course of the novel, Emma changes. As she changes, so does the reader's opinion of her. Emma was truly a, “troublesome creature,” when it came to love, and matchmaking. After she had claimed that she matched Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston, she decided that she wanted to continue making matches. Her reason, mainly, was to prove that she had this talent. It was through this ill-conceived, and unsuccessful matchmaking, that Emma goes through the most changes. After befriending a poor, but pretty girl, by the name of Harriet Smith, Emma is determined to find a match for her. This leads to trouble. Emma chooses a handsome Mr. Elton, as the perfect suitor for Harriet. Emma is oblivious, and has to learn the hard way that Mr. Elton wasn't as perfect as she had assumed he was. Emma’s obliviousness in regard to Mr. Elton’s affections can be viewed as both a positive and a negative aspect of her character. The fact that Emma is oblivious shows that she does not even have an ounce of personal vanity. This definitely worked to her benefit, as one would rather be oblivious and learn to see what’s in front of them, than be vain. To Emma’s credit, she does indeed overcome her obliviousness. This occurs when Mr. Elton proposes in the carriage ride home from the dinner party. This is the first lesson that Emma learns from her mistakes. Although it is progress in regards to the