The Dangers of MatchmakingThe theme of matchmaking as a harmful interference, illustrated by Emma's mistakes.1Emma's First Successbefore the story begins, with the Weston match2The Elton Fiascowhen Emma plans for Mr. Elton and Harriet3Harriet's Sufferingafter Mr. Elton's marriage4The Knightley Misunderstandingwhen Emma encourages Harriet to think of Mr. Knightley5Renunciation of Matchmakingby the end of the story