... of that time used literature as a means of addressing, analyzing and satirizing the social conventions of the 19th century and recognize the struggle that women endured, in order make equitable compromises within such a rigid civilization. Composers such as Robert Browning, Jane Austen, Ibsen and Thomas Hardy have ... addressed the theme of the "Individual in Society" in his play, "A doll's House". Through his character of Nora Helmer, Ibsen scrutinizes the role women play in a male -orientated world. By observing the course of a marriage, Ibsen subtly identifies and ridicules the convent...

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... of the 8 children born to Reverend George and Cassandra Austen (Lauber 1). Her writings were not limited to novels; she wrote plays, versus, short novels and a basic cornucopia or literary expressions. Some her earliest writing spread from 1787 to 1793 (Mural 1). Her life style was attributed to her ... wrote 6 major novels including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma. Her writings were not limited to novels; she wrote plays, versus, short novels and a basic cornucopia or literary expressions. Some her earliest writing spread from 1787 to 1793 (Mural 1). An accomplished...

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• Grade Level: High School

... to earn others' respects, on the basis of fortune and good-breeding. At the same time, they will not trace to its sources. In short, there does exist strict hierarchy, which is classified according to the family and tradition from the surface, but the financial income actually. Those who ... typical to test the "truth universally acknowledged." Mrs. Bennet is a beautiful but empty-headed, snobbish and vulgar women whose only goal in life is to marry her five daughters to rich handsome young men. It is excusable to some extent. Mr. And Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters live at Longbour...

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... , Catherine anticipates Isabella, James, and John returning to pressure her into going out again. This time, Catherine seeks the advice of Mr. Allen, who thinks it a disgrace for young men and women to be driving around in open carriages. Interestingly enough, Mrs. Allen voices an enthusiastic agreement with her husband. Catherine is shocked to discover Mrs. Allen's disapproval and inquires, "Why did ... desire" (589). She gives an example of strip tease, where a woman is willingly participating in the male gaze for her own benefit; in this instance, she is using men for money. Although ...

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... affirms her independence as a human being with the power to "make choices and to be governed by those choices alone."8 In doing so, she highlights the idea that women and men are essentially just humans, rather than 'female' and 'male,' and are thus fundamentally equal. The right to choose is inherent to human existence, and therefore both ... women and men should have the power to use it. Elizabeth's deconstruction of Regency England gender stereotypes positions her far from the normative 'ideal woman' model. Caroline Bingley's claim quoted at the ... inferiority of [h...

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... Elizabeth, then of the Miss King (she was "well-off-), and finally of Lydia. Courtship takes on an unspoken, importance in the novel. Marriage is the ultimate goal for both men and women and courtship is the real working-out of love. Courtship becomes a sort of forge of a person's personality, and each courtship becoming an example for different sorts of love (or ... , their love will build across. Journeys Most scenes in Pride and Prejudice takes place indoors, and the action centres on the Bennet home in the village of Longbourn. Journeys, even short ones are the function for change in...

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... overly optimistic view of human nature; Charlotte is plain, and has a somewhat cynical view of humanity, particularly concerning the relations between the sexes. Both women have Elizabeth's ear, one at times more than the other; be aware of this shifting dynamic as you continue reading. Elizabeth's visit to Netherfield gives ... continental allies almost without cease. The regiment stationed at Meryton thus came in for some patriotic adoration on the part of many of the young women, among them Kitty and Lydia. Their various flirtations, of course, are motivated by something less than pu...

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... by spending time with Jane and Elizabeth. 10. Mary Bennet: The plain one in the family, works hard for knowledge and accomplishments, conceited manner, bookish. 11. Mr. Darcy: Bingley's friend, tall, handsome features, of noble blood. Pemberley's owner. Started out with bad manners. Easiness, openness, ductility of his temper, clever, haughty, reserved, fastidious, gives offense wherever he goes. Stiffly proud, noble ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School