1. Pride and Prejudice
... she runs off with Wickham. But it is this assertion of her "liberty- that reveals Jane Austen taking a more conservative view of humor. In the letter that Lydia writes to Harriet Forster following her elopement, the laughter motif finds its climax, as Lydia's determination to see everything without exception as hilarious gives every reason for viewing laughter with suspicion: You will ... ...
- Word Count: 1894
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School