Emma Woodhouse is kind-hearted, capricious, spoiled, and a bit arrogant. Despite her flaws, she is likable and believes she must play the role of providence in her surroundings. She tries to marry off her male and female acquaintances according to her whims. Naturally, this constantly goes awry, and she manages to thoroughly disrupt the quiet, monotonous life of Highbury. In the end, even she, who never wanted to marry, comes to her senses and finds a husband.