I. Historical Aspects in Relation to Elizabeth Bennet’s Behavior It seems a ‘truth universally acknowledged’ that Elizabeth Bennet from the classic Pride and Prejudice is a prevalent feminist icon. Critics, readers, and avid blog writers alike have hailed her as the biggest feminist inspiration of 19th century English Literature for decades. (quote a secondary source here) I don't entirely disagree with this popular viewpoint, for the time of the novel Elizabeth is outspoken and defies the social
Introduction The following review will be on the book of English writer, “messenger” of realism in British literature, a satirist, wrote the so-called novel of manners – Jane Austen, called “Pride and Prejudice”. Her books are recognized as masterpieces and conquer the sincerity and simplicity of the plot against the background of a deep psychological penetration into the souls of heroes and ironic, mild, truly "British" humour. Jane Austen is still considered the "First Lady" of English literature
During Regency England, young author Jane Austen overcomes the challenges of being a female novelist and writes a well-known comedy of manners, Pride and Prejudice. Without the convenience of technology like today, the communication consists of letter writing and word of mouth. In those conversations, men and women give reports of others without confirmation of the truth of the news. In accordance of it being a comedy of manner, Austen writes in a sophisticated way while satirizing society. Austen
The novel Jane Eyre written by Charlotte Bronte is about a rebellious woman named Jane who expresses the prejudices of women in the year 1847. Jane is a bold character who constantly points out the flaws in society’s norms and states her morals which constantly challenge the conventions of her time. Jane is a significant character due to the fact that she is able to choose her own fate without sacrificing her dignity. She refuses to give into the sought out ending which is expected of her. Jane encounters