Frank Churchill’s Characterisation: Quotes

Question 1

What action of Frank Churchill’s does Emma dislike, and what does she say about it?

Answer 1

• “he was gone off to London, merely to have his hair cut”
• “air of foppery and nonsense in it which she could not approve”

Question 2

How is does Mr Knightley close the narrative gap in relation to Frank Churchill?

Answer 2

• “Mr Knightley began to suspect him of some inclination to trifle with Jane Fairfax”

Question 3

What does Mr Knightley make of Frank’s London haircut?

Answer 3

• “Just the trifling, silly fellow I took him for”

Question 4

What does Mr Knightley’s focalised narration suggest about Frank during the alphabet game?

Answer 4

• “chosen to conceal a deeper game on Frank Churchill’s part”