Charming visitor bound to his wealthy aunt. Intrigues Emma and prompts a local ball. Secretly engaged to Jane Fairfax, his revelation shifts Harriet Smith's romantic affections.
Emma's fascination with Frank highlights her susceptibility to charm and her tendency to misread romantic signals.
Harriet's projection of romantic hope onto Frank drives much of the middle-act tension and miscommunication.
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