Elton and Emma: A Perfect Match

In my humble opinion, Emma and Mr. Elton would have made each other incredibly happy. Perhaps that is going a little far, but it does seem as if the two were made for one another. Both of them know what class they belong to in society and are unwilling to move from it. In addition, both are aware that the people they keep company with simply adore them. Knightley tells Emma that Elton "knows... he is a very handsome young man, and a great favourite wherever he goes" (43). The vicar is not about to let the gifts nature has given him go to waste by forming a match beneath his social station. He would much rather marry into a social class above himself than below. Emma has very similar ideas. She is very aware that others see her attributes as greater than they are and she is not above leaving these assumption where they are. This is one reason the two would be well suited for each other. When Elton speaks he may have "a sort of parade in his speeches which" cause Emma to laugh, but she is really no better (55). It could be argued that Emma has a "parade" in her actions, wishing others to think she is something which she is not.While Emma may think she has nothing in common with Mr. Elton, she actually has a great deal in common with the man.