Emma Movie Cover

Emma

PG, 1996, Miramax Films

Director:

Douglas McGrath

Starring:

Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming

Plot:

Emma is a mischievous young beauty who sets up her single friends. Funny thing is... she's not very good at it! So when Emma tries to find a man for Harriet, she makes a hilariously tangled mess of everyone's lives. At long last, Emma herself falls in love, finally freeing everyone from her outrageously misguided attempts at matchmaking.

1

Wealthy lady looks down on working-class farmer

Themes: Judging, Prejudice, Pride

2

Woman easily swayed by friend's opinions

Themes: Advice, Approval, Desire to Please, Influence, Peer Pressure

3

Woman expresses contentment over singleness

Themes: Marriage, Singles

4

Man's untimely help really hindrance

Themes: Care, Clueless, Concern, Desire to Please, Helping Others

5

Woman waits anxiously for party invitation

Themes: Anticipation, Desires, Expectations

6

Woman criticizes acquaintance behind her back

Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Gossip, Influence, Judging

7

Careless words hurt woman deeply

Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Insults, Rudeness, Words

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