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The paper discusses how in Jane Austen's novel "Emma", the protagonist has a very specific place in society with very distinct qualities, a purposeful background and traits that make it easy for the reader to become invested in the growth and development of his character as the novel flows forward. The paper highlights how Austen employs a variety of literary techniques to demonstrate the personal growth of her characters. The paper shows how their separation from their old selves allows the reader to watch the character enter into a new state of self, of awareness and rebirth into a new person ("Emma", 2005).

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"In Jane Austen's novel "Emma", the protagonist is a very specific place in society. The protagonist in Emma has very distinct qualities, a purposeful background and traits that make it easy for the reader to become invested in the growth and development of his character as the novel flows forward. Austen employs a variety of literary techniques to demonstrate the personal growth of her characters. Their separation from their old selves allows the reader to watch the character enter into a new state of self, of awareness and rebirth into a new person ("Emma", 2005). Emma is a bright girl who is born to money and adored by all around..."

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