... broken sentences and exclamation marks to emphasise the importance of the moment. The signs and symbols within the film clueless effectively work to create meaning, whether it is explicit through character dialogue or implicit through film techniques. Nevertheless, both forms of expression collaborate effectively, demonstrating the main ideas of the narrative, where Austen is limited to punctuation in order to create her ... was primarily to entertain. However, the gentle and leisurely style of writing additionally reflects the "dominant discourse" of the society she lived in (O"Shaughnes...

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... England, in a time of radical social upheaval and political change, "Pride and Prejudice" presents a mixed bag of social ideas relating to marriage, the meaning of femininity, love and the fluidity of class structure. The time of writing put "Pride and Prejudice" in the middle of a fictional war of ideas ... the more rural traditionalist views of Hannah More (Jones, V., "Introduction to "Pride and Prejudice"", (1996) London: Penguin). This lead to much confusion among critics as to exactly what Austen's views regarding marriage and feminism were, and in many cases continues to do so today...

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... necessary in Clueless, as filmic and acting techniques allow these features to be conveyed through as little as a single camera shot, music or facial expression of an actor. Though the language that Jane Austen has utilized in Emma has transformed to accommodate modern responders of Clueless, the values and ... a film becomes manipulative in that it forces a responder to take note of certain events, places or objects that may have an impact on the meaning taken from the composition as a whole. An example of such an event is when Cher's foot touches Christian while they are on the bed. A...

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... was tall and graceful, with dark hair and beautiful hazel eyes, she enjoyed parties, liked to dance, and had numerous suitors. As it turned out, however, neither Jane nor her sister Cassandra ever married. After her father's passing, Jane's family was supported by the wealth acquired by one ... of her brother's. Setting: The story takes place in early19th century England, among middle class society. The plot is mostly set at Mr. Bennet's modest estate in Longbourn, but occasionally moves from the estate to the ... Meanwhile, the Bennet girls have become friendly with militia officers st...

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... ,' as well as class, ideology and gender issues."2 Her novels raise central matters within her society, often challenging their foundation and meaning through her portrayal of them. One of the most significant concepts that Austen illuminates in her work is the relationship between women's roles ... , he could easily survive financially. An unmarried woman without a substantial amount of savings to rely on upon her father's death, however, risked falling into poverty. While belonging to the gentry, it is suggested that the Bennets have little or no savings, and furthermore, the family es...

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... and differences between the literary text and the film adaptation through a consideration of the variations on the original (style and content), and how these variations in the adaptation change the meaning and effect of the original. From this it will be clear that Bride and Prejudice can be seen as a film that assimilates two partners that are meant to be together ... are many instances where the film blends song and dance in a way that links it to the work of Austen. This is the influence of Bollywood which is increasingly recognizable among Western audiences. The various songs that ...

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... when recalling this incident is characteristic: "Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings toward [Darcy]. She told the story however with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous." Much later she recognizes the defensive and self-aggrandizing ... , Elizabeth's "shame," "misery" and "wretchedness" all return as she listens to her mother brag about Lydia's marriage and single Bingley out for her attention while ignoring Darcy. At this critical moment of renewed low self-esteem, Lady Catherine de Bourgh reenter...

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... Tai as the new director in the friendship group further illustrates the fluid hierarchy. Prejudice towards people from lower classes still exists, evident through the close-up of Elton's facial expression and indignant tone in "Tai? Why would I go with Tai? Do you even know who my father is?" indicating Tai is not suitable for Elton as his family ... ...

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... . Throughout the novel, sensibility is mocked whereas sense (not a cold reason, but a moderate practicality) is praised. By the end of the novel, sense triumphs as the emotional Marianne, "[i]nstead of falling sacrifice to an irresistible passion," makes a practical match based not on volatile emotions, but on the steadier, quieter feelings of respect and friendship, trusting that, in time, these too can ... ...

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... and moral responsibility, and the importance of self-knowledge. A detailed analysis of four parallel scenes in 'Emma' and 'Clueless' show how film techniques are utilized to help convey meaning in a text. Film techniques that Lawrence and Heckerling employed include lighting, mise-en-scene, dialogue, setting, music, flashbacks, camera angles and camera shots and juxtaposition. These film techniques assist the ... audience in fully understanding the meaning being conveyed regarding the themes during pivotal scenes in 'Emma' and 'Clueless'. In terms of the theme of mar...

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... romantic fantasies influenced by Gothic novels, especially The Mysteries of Udolpho, experiences a painful procedure of disillusionment and becomes more mature. She learns to tell who is her true friend, the meaning of true love, and how to distinguish reality from fantasy. A perhaps over simplified way of explaining and helping with the understanding of the novel is done by critics who argue ... life for gothic excitement. Henry Tilney's story that he tells her on the way to Northanger Abbey is a key example of where her Northanger gothic fantasies begin. Austen produces discussion amo...

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... crassness are certainly nothing of the prestigious connections that an upper class man would look for in a relative. The balls and parties of Austen's novels more than adequately exemplify the meaning of the work as a whole; her stereotypical caricatures reveal an exceptional amount of detail concerning upper class conceit and the superfluous nature of "connections."" In a relatively short time, Austen takes ... ...

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... . For Celie, the writing of letters is not only a form of communication, especially because most of her letters are not sent. But, rather, writing is a way for her to think out loud, quietly and safely. Moreover, they are a means of exploring her thoughts and sharing them with an imaginary reader, first God, and then later, when she learns more about herself ... position. Early in the novel, the reader meets Celie, a woman in a racist and class-conscious society, taught to fear men and devalue herself. Later, Shug Avery helps to educate Celie out of her 'triple oppression,' by teaching h...

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... of the book. The fact that Catherine does not have the capacity to properly deal with her social environment, can be seen as the complication (Klarer 172) of the plot, meaning that the denouement (Klarer 173) of the plot would be her eventual mental development displayed in the last scenes of the book, when Catherine interprets the letter from Isabella impeccably ... . "Catherine's understanding began to awake: an idea of the truth suddenly darted into her mind; and, with the natural blush of someone of so new an emotion, she cried out, 'Good heaven! – can you really be in love wi...

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... and women would struggle as in my opinion this ability to support another person shows a woman's strength. When speaking to Helen, Jane 'pour[s] out' her 'tale ofsufferings and resentments', Helen 'said nothing' and waited 'patiently till the end' and this quality is what allows Jane to ... see the relationship between Jeanette and Katy develop. Unlike Melanie, Katy is kind and sensitive and this allows Jeanette to gain confidence to come out to her mother and the church as well as defend her sexuality in the face of antagonism. Jeanette says that Katy seemed to have...

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... the 18th century. In particular, the significance associated with the setting lies in the social transition that renounced revolutionary ideals. This period of societal enlightment, which preceded the class struggles among the aristocracy and bourgeois, is a prominent and reoccurring theme in the novel. The characters influenced by these societal changes respond differently, while most are moderates, others are either radical or ... ...

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... Prejudice a wide variety of personalities are presented some are well developed while others are just mere caricatures. Some characters in the novel are very well written and psychologically well rounded, meaning they have a balanced and fully developed personality. Austen skillfully presents the personal growth and development of these particular Characters throughout the novel. Other characters remain mere caricatures, simply a comic representation ... only to change from Jane to Elizabeth and it was soon done-done while Mr Bennet was stirring the fire." This demonstrates how shallow ...

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... pragmatism is evident in her materialistic perception of the marriage institution. In her disgust at Charlotte's behavior, Elizabeth says, "you shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity, nor endeavor to persuade yourself or me, that selfishness is prudence, and insensibility of danger, security for happiness" (91). While Lydia does this in her apparent ... Elizabeth urge would "do anything but marry without affection" (244). Her decision brings about her own loss, for it is anything but her comfort that she secures: as Robinson points out, ...

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... there was a danger that Britain would be faced with a similar threat. Consequently, there became a huge emphasis placed upon the importance of property and the need for good manners and morals' among the propertied class of late eighteenth century England. For Austen, was the belief that the fate of the landed classes depended on their ability to preserve the system of manners ... society which could ruin it from within' The unmistakable reflection of her society is manifest in her novels, where there are constant questions of social morality and power, repeatedly worked out in terms of...

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... audience, despite radical social changes. While the film can be easily be passed as a regular ' popular- teen flick merely for entertainment purposes, an understanding of Emma adds another level of meaning. Ultimately, the viewer's response changes as an understanding of the novel highlight the parallels in characters, plot and the recreation of themes such as truth and error, self realisation, money ... however still results in one condition: the characters' choices must ultimately live up to society's demands. Yet, in Emma, Austen shows her criticism of the society by making Emma step...

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... and feelings towards certain characters. This is most evident through the Avenger, when reading the first few chapters, one believes that this Avenger is actually a decent person and is really out to do well. However further into the novel it becomes apparent that he is actually a cold-hearted killer, which drastically changes the reader's notion of this boy. The strong and ... sure; accordingly, to inflame the same parental passions and excite the same critical controversies that visited the publication of The Chocolate War. It is also sure to find a devoted following among the kids th...

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... Biochemistry, as my dreamed career, holds both challenge and miracle to me. In my high school in Viet Nam, I was selected to become my Chemistry teacher's assistant in practical lessons, out of 43 students! At present, my desire is to continue after my BSc to an MSc and PhD, specifically in neuroscience. There is a personal reason for my interest in Neuroscience ... ...

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... as well. Throughout her rejection, Elizabeth's anger towards Darcy increasingly surfaces as her insincere courtesy loses strength. This attempt to balance her civility towards Darcy and her desire to lash out at him in resentment shows her tendencies to defy the social norm. The very fact that she is denying the hand of the richest man in the area shows her ... ...

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... not marry Robert Martin, as her education would not have allowed her to even become a governess. The education she attained at Mrs Goddard's school is where "girls might be sent out of the way and scramble themselves into a little education, without any danger of coming back prodigies". It is a different issue with Emma, for she does not need to contemplate the ... ...

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... , however as the old saying portends 'There's no pleasing anyone'. Of course there are bound to be avid readers, who perhaps enjoyed a particular scene in the novel which was left out, and of course they will be somewhat displeased. Secondly there is the problem of budget. Some scenes could be frankly just too expensive to film. Anything from a car explosion, a fight ... ...

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