Hey there! As answered previously:-
We use a reflexive pronoun when we want to refer back to the subject of the sentence or clause. Reflexive pronouns end in -self" (singular) or -selves (plural).There are
eight reflexive pronouns, namely myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves.Few instances of the same are:
- He was ashamed of himself after his misconduct at school;
- Please help yourselves;
- Infants are unable to look after themselves; etc.
Emphatic pronouns, on the other hand, are used to just emphasise the action of the subject. For instance,
- He himself orderedthe birthday cake;
- I consulted the property dealer myself, etc.
Kindly note that an emphatic pronoun can be removed from the sentence and the core meaning would not be affected. A reflexive pronoun, on the other hand, is vital. The sentence wouldnt make complete sense or wouldnt seem logical if you remove the reflexive pronoun.
Compare:- He himself cut the cake. He cut the cake.
- He cut himself. He cut what?
