... challenges to her free-will as a woman. Since the very beginning she refuses to kneel before the ever-present atmosphere of masculine oppression. Throughout the novel, Jane's search for true love and friendship often crossed paths with men who were just the opposite. Her unbridled need for freedom in stark contrast with their want for control led to more tears and disappointments ... , of love and independence. A young woman who searches for esteem in both herself and the society that condemns her. A search that leads her to defy misogynistic odds and find true love and friendship. One w...

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... respect that they have gained. Therefore, somebody of a situation in the society such as Harriet would be shocked and grateful to even be noticed let alone liked and adopted in friendship by somebody such as Emma. Therefore she believes that Emma has all of the answers to any questions that may arise and that she should follow what Emma tells her ... Harriet. As Emma is assured of Mr Elton's feelings she encourages Harriet to feel the same way for him. However, Mr Elton reveals later on in the book that his true intentions were towards Emma and that he spent time with Harriet because th...

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... attraction of being called the most charming girl in the world, and of being so very early engaged as a partner;"(Austen 49) Not having dealt with such flattery and friendship before, and aware of the social pressure, Catherine answers that she finds him a 'very agreeable man' (Austen 49) as well, even if she does not find John very likable ... , and is to marry yours!"(Austen 229). The letter, however, does not explicitly state that Isabella has left James for the Captain, yet Catherine perfectly infers this to be true. With this action, the breaking of the bubble has been complete...

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... may be, but she has a lot to learn as the novel begins. The prejudice of the title is Lizzy's, of course. Looking no further than to appearances, she underestimates Darcy's true worth every bit as badly as she overestimates Wickham's. Mr. Darcy is attracted by her looks, but he especially likes what he calls her "lively mind". She herself calls it ... curb his pride and judge people according to what they really are, not merely by their rank in society. He demonstrates this change by his politeness and then his growing friendship with Elizabeth's aunt and uncle, the Gardiner's, even tho...

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... her opinion in each of these discussions. At one point, when discussing Mr. Darcey's characteristics, Elizabeth says, "You appear to me, Mr. Darcey, to allow nothing for the influence of friendship and affections. A regard for the requester would often make one readily yield to a request, without waiting for arguments to reason one into it. I am not particularly speaking of such a case ... more or less estimable than such a one as yours" (32). Not only is it an honest, straightforward answer to Mr. Bingley's question to her comprehension of him, but it is true. Mr. Bingley, aware of the...

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... , and admiration of the grotesque "picturesque", represents the cult of "sensibility"; and Elinor, who has much more "sense", but is still not immune from disappointments. Despite some amusing characters and true Jane Austen touches, it is not generally considered to be her best novel. According to Cassandra, it was probably the first of the novels to be started (sometime before 1797 ... 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 a...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate