The book Emma takes place in Highbury village in the early 19th century. On page three it explains, “Highbury, the large and populous village almost amounting to a town.” Highbury is a large village in England not far off from London. Within Highbury is Hartfield, the Woodhouse’s estate. “Mr. Woodhouse was fond of society in his own way,” reads page 14. Everyone that lives in Highbury is very fond of the village. In Highbury everyone knows each other and it is like one big family. The people of Highbury don’t see why anyone would want to live anywhere else. They think very highly of their village. On page 99 it says, “It is a very cold afternoon but in this carriage we know nothing of the matter. Ha! Snows a little, I see.” Another big part