... uses satire to reveal the plight of women during the nineteenth century in her novel, Pride and Prejudice. Her candid attacks on English country life directly correlates with her belief on the status of women. She scrutinizes ... Mr. Collins, a man who is barely acquainted to the Bennets, can actually take ownership of their land is difficult to comprehend. Austen purposely creates a character that does not deserve the Longbourn estate, to take ownership once Mr. Bennet is deceased. She shows how women were powerless to fight against these unfair practices ... they must have accomplishm...

• Word Count: 1112
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... your book was composed of a well developed plot and a large fan base, it was not one of my favorites. Surprisingly, however much I love listening to girls talk about their feelings, reading about them was a much more unfavorable experience for me. I have detailed in this letter a few reasons why your book does not top my list of favorites. I understand that you grew up ... during a time in which dowry's were socially acceptable and old english was the only proper way to talk to be accepted into society. However, had it been written in a present day setting ... are commonly practiced to...

• Word Count: 553
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School