... in English society. The gentry have land and money, are considered to be ladies and gentlemen, and are considered to be quite genteel. Emma's membership in this class is essential to the thesis of the novel because in the highly stratified society of 19th century England, the behavior ... not fitting for a woman of the gentry" class to even consider his existence. Therefore, the context of Emma's social position and the rules of behavior that govern her rank are essential realities that shape Emma Woodhouse's development. Elegance, therefore, far from being an antiquated notion, was use...

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... , but due to their low social standings, their destinies can only be encouraging only if they marry someone with higher social standings. Only women like Emma Woodhouse, who was a part of the wealthy, landed gentry with a sizable fortune of her own, would chose to remain unmarried. Jane Fairfax is portrayed ... by Austen as a pleasant young lady of Emma's age who serves as a foil to her. Jane has been educated in London and has acquired elegance in manners and mind under the considerate and ... and persevering enough in his love that he waits for Harriet and successfully proposes to her...

• Word Count: 1055
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... , but due to their low social standings, their destinies can only be encouraging only if they marry someone with higher social standings. Only women like Emma Woodhouse, who was a part of the wealthy, landed gentry with a sizable fortune of her own, would chose to remain unmarried. Jane Fairfax is portrayed ... by Austen as a pleasant young lady of Emma's age who serves as a foil to her. Jane has been educated in London and has acquired elegance in manners and mind under the considerate and ... and persevering enough in his love that he waits for Harriet and successfully proposes to her...

• Word Count: 1055
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... film is easily accessible and in many cases more understandable than the written word; this is the extra dimension that Heckerling has successfully added. In Emma, Austen observes the cultural norms of her time and uses satire and irony to ridicule what she saw as shameful and superficial. These narrative ... Austens authorial comment have given her the ability to exploit the same. The film is set in Beverley Hills, transforming the social classes of Emma's time into social groups at Bronson Alcott High School. As Cher points out to her protege Tai, the loadies, the crew and the ... i...

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• Grade Level: High School