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    there?” (pg 117) Jane Austen is able to create an ironic tone from the very beginning with the first sentence, “it is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife” (pg 1). This tone continues with Austen’s different uses of irony to represent social norms but also commenting on them. While during the time the idea of marriage might have been for gains in wealth and status and potentially unnoticed by many, Austen is bringing this idea

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    The film Pride and Prejudice by Joe Wright adheres to the novel, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen very well; however, there are some differences in depictions of characters throughout the film. Having different depictions of characters can somewhat change the meaning or make the story different, especially if it is a main character. One character Wright presents differently is Charles Bingley. Mr. Bingley is a wealthy man that moved to Netherfield Park, which is close to where the Bennets live

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    One of the most important artists that appeared was the great "Jane Austen" an English novelist of romance based fiction. One of Jane Austen's great writings was the novel "Pride and Prejudice". The novel was based on the idea of marriage and how it was affected by the society. A major idea that was shown in Jane's novel was the idea behind how certain

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    Introduction: In both texts; Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte explore social class in a number of different ways. They do this through the use of their stylistic devices and this in turn appeals to their different audiences. Both Jane and Charlotte are notable writers for their remarkable texts. Jane Austen is known for playing a revolutionary role in the generation of English female literature, which was counteracted by this piece- and Charlotte Bronte further developed her feminist thoughts, which

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    Collins almost immediately after she learns about Elizabeth’s rejection of his proposal. No matter how much Mrs. Bennet “talked to Elizabeth again and again; coaxed and threatened her by turns” (Austen 76-77), Elizabeth would not budge: “Though her manner varied, however, her determination never did” (Austen 77). This phrase shows the characterization of the scene. Mrs. Bennet's faith and determination in her beliefs show the true the meaning of marriage in her eyes. Elizabeth shows the traits of a

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    Jane Austen displays the differentiation between the world as it is and the world as seen by the exaggerating whom she wished to disparage. She communicates it by the difference between a typical, sound natured young lady and the sentimental courageous women

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    Emma:  Genteel People and Honest Hearts             In Emma, Jane Austen gives us ‘only the surface of the lives of genteel people’?  Though not necessarily a commonly used term today, the meaning of ‘genteel people’ is easily assumed. Good birth and breeding are not necessarily the only ‘qualities’ of genteel people: simple generosity, courtesy and elegance can also apply, as well as marriage into the class. The majority of the characters in Emma to some extent expand this definition to provide

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    however, he is thrown off, and can only turn to putting her down to make himself feel better. He then continues pushing the proposal, and claims, “that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept” (Austen 80). Those with this disorder have an inability to recognize the feelings of others, as they expect everything to work out in their favor. Mr. Collins strives to find reasoning for Elizabeth’s rejection, as he cannot comprehend how she could possibly

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    sovereignty of an individual human, has captured the attention of thinkers from John Locke and Carolyn Sherif, to Josiah Warren. Jane Austen explores the theme of individuality in her novel, Persuasion. By prizing theory of mind and free indirect discourse, Austen proposes an argument against the dhavni of the time period in which she wrote, England’s Georgian era. Austen suggests individuality and one’s own desires should be valued above those of the surrounding society. Anne Elliot, the main character

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    2011 A Progressive Work in a Conservative Time Pride and Prejudice, a Jane Austen novel, is one of the most classical pieces of literature in history. It has been evaluated and critiqued a countless number of times, and has been adapted into several films. It can be argued that there is a lot to be retained by readers from this literary work, an important message that can be passed down from generation to generation. During Jane Austen’s time, in the early 1800’s, women were around to be married off

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