Austen is best known for her witty, sarcastic but hilarious remarks on societal prejudices. Emma Woodhouse, the titular protagonist is spoilt but reasonably brilliant. Emma herself is a unique creation, a self-confident girl who just hasn't had the opportunity to learn about the reality of the world but when she does, she grows into a headstrong, mature woman. Emma is structured around marriages and the social status of the families involved; how the proposed marriage can solidify their social status. The agony of the poverty-stricken and the foolish beliefs of the wealthy. Emma is a wonderful journey, full of satire, lively, realistic characters, and beautiful descriptions of a tiny English town.