Mr John Knightley
He is married to Emma’s sister and is also Mr Knightley’s brother. He is a lawyer in London where he and his family live. He is extremely devoted to his wife and children and cares for his in-laws. His straightforwardness can often lead to verbal disagreements during conversations. Notably, he picks up on Mr Elton’s attention towards Emma and questions Jane’s delivery of a mysterious letter in the rain.
Mrs Isabella Knightley
Isabella is Emma’s older sister who married first and moved to London with her husband, Mr John Knightley. She has five children and is happily preoccupied with familial life. She contrasts Emma’s lack of responsibilities and ability to go on matchmaking tirades with her busy maternal life. Isabella is meek and obedient, a complete contrast to Emma’s outspoken, self-centred personality.
Miss Bates
Miss Bates is Jane’s aunt and Mrs Bates’ daughter. She is a spinster without any talent, intellect, wealth, or beauty to redeem her in the eyes of society. She loves to gossip, which is embodied in her long monologues. However, her good heart is very much appreciated.
Mrs Bates
She is Miss Bates’ mother and close friend of Mr Woodhouse. She is deaf and elderly, and not often involved in the plot besides being present during conversations.
Mrs Churchill
The infamous aunt of Frank who is frequently ill, prevents him from visiting his father, and strictly controls his state of affairs. After her sudden death, Frank is free to marry Jane.
Mr Churchill
He is mentioned only by name and is the brother of Frank’s mother. He is the one to eventually give his stamp of approval on Frank’s marriage (not Mr Weston, Frank’s father).
Colonel Campbell
Jane Fairfax was raised by Colonel Campbell, who was her father’s friend. He lives in London and has been responsible for Jane since she was eight. He feels bad for not being able to offer her anything financially substantial, besides his care as a father figure.
Mrs Dixon
She is Jane’s friend and daughter of the Campbells. She resides in Ireland with her husband Mr Dixon
Mr Dixon
Mr Dixon is married to the Campbells’ daughter and is Jane’s friend. He becomes the subject of an elaborate joke by Emma and Frank regarding a potential romance with Jane prior to his marriage (poor Mr Dixon, he is even more clueless than Harriet as to what was going on).
Mrs Goddard
Mrs Goddard is responsible for the local boarding school which houses Harriet Smith. She is behind the introduction of Harriet and the Woodhouses (giving Emma a run for her money with pairing people up).
Mr Perry
Mr Perry is an apothecary and a significant figure in Mr Woodhouse’s life. He is not a qualified physician, but his skills are still sufficient for his hypochondriac client Mr Woodhouse. Isabella, Mr Woodhouse’s daughter, argues with her father over this, providing a source of comic relief.
Elizabeth Martin and Mrs Martin
Harriet was first friends with Mr Martin’s sister Elizabeth, yet her refusal of Mr Martin poses an obstacle to this friendship. Both Elizabeth and her mother are still amiable towards Harriet, but less so. Once Harriet resumes her courtship, and then engagement to, Mr Martin, all is resolved.
The Coles
Residents of Highbury who live in luxury due to their recent successes in trade as merchants. This is looked down upon by Emma, as only old wealth was to be respected. Additionally, their finances were of a similar level to the Woodhouses which bothers Emma. She is especially excited to refuse their dinner invitations on the basis of her attachment to her higher social class.
