What is the importance of the netherfield episode?
What is the importance of the netherfield episode? Mrs Bennet plays a powerful role in this section to the novel. In a way being selfish and self-minded by send Jane in the rain on horseback to get to Netherfield. This was a forceful act of getting Jane a chance to coincide with the Darcy and have an opportunity to talk with the Bingleys. As we already know Jane isn't the best of talkers when it comes to it. With only one expectation on her mind, getting Jane ill and succeeded in obtaining 'money' which I believe is an act if greed but beneficial to the whole family if her out come is successful. Health is important in Pride and Prejudice because it is the reason why Jane stays at Netherfield hall due to the clod she catches during her journey, it is for this reason that her and Darcy get so close and due to flirtatious acts, ending up falling in love. Without this they would never really have any chance to talk so much! This was also an important part of the text because it shows that single-mindedness of Mrs Bennet because she does not care if Jane get severe flu and dies as long as she is married. We get the chance to see Mrs Bennett behaving in an ill mannered, ridiculous way giving herself a bad reputation with the snobbish Darcys and Bingleys. It can be argued that it's her determination as a mother and person. It can be also exposed that she is one of the main
The Marriage Proposals in Pride and Prejudice.
Throughout Pride and prejudice, written by Jane Austen, both Collins and Darcy make proposals of marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, Second oldest daughter of the Bennet household. Collins makes one unsuccessful proposal, while Darcy makes two proposals, the second being accepted by Elizabeth. This second Proposal, compared to the earlier two, highlight the change his character has undergone during the novel. Darcy's first proposal is curt and self-centred. He tells Elizabeth that his feelings "cannot be repressed", showing his arrogance when dealing with women, and his ignorance in all matters of love. The point of this first proposal is to show his character progression and to highlight the changes his character goes through. It was also Elizabeth's pride that prevented her accepting Collins, only making one proposal, is very self-confident due to his job security and confidence in his faith. His quote "it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a second or even a third time" shows his total lack of experience in the art of love, despite his insincere, self-centered, and pompous proposal, it never occurred to Mr. Collins that he was in any danger of Elizabeth's rejection, simply because his position in life was more secure than hers.
The theme of love and marriage in "Pride and Prejudice".
The theme of love and marriage in pride and prejudice "Jane Austen takes love and marriage as the central theme for her novels , she is concerned with the problem of achieving a perfect marriage because marriage is the chief among personal relations"* . In this novel Jane Austen seeks to present different sorts of marriage in order to define not only the good reasons for marriage but the bad reasons as well . One example of bad marriages in the novel is the marriage of Mr and Mrs Bennet . They are presented as an ill-matched couple whose marriage is based on superficial qualities and outside appearance . There is a big gab between them . Their marriage lacks "emotional compatibility and intellectual understanding"* . Although they have been married for twenty three years , they are still unable to understand each other , simply , because they are contrasted . According to Jane Austen , the courtship of Darcy and Elizabeth is a perfect union which sums up the purpose of her novel . Their marriage is based on love , respect , mutual understanding , and self-understanding . Although their relation begins with pride , prejudice , and misunderstanding ; it passes many stages as " it converts from full hatred to complete admiration and satisfaction"* . For Darcy , Elizabeth is no longer the woman who is "not handsome enough to tempt (him)"* as he has discovered that she is
Writing as John Proctor on the gallows.
Writing as John Proctor on the gallows So this is it. I never imagined it would all end this, it's all so scary, everyone is looking at me. Why do they all want to see me die? Should I have just lied and signed to say I was working for the devil? At least then I would stay alive. If I just had another day to say goodbye to my children and my wife properly whom I love so much. Why did I ever betray her and have an affair with Abigail? I feel so guilty. Why did Abby do this to me? She claimed she loves me. Will she get away with what she has done to so many innocent people or will the court find out this is all lies? Will Abby and the other girls go to hell? My marriage is over, I love my so wife much, and we had such a wonderful time on our wedding day. How could I think of exchanging her for anyone, she's so kind, deeply loving and trusting? What was I thinking having an affair with Abby? Oh my dear family, how will they cope without me? I will never get to see my children grow up and I will never see my newborn baby. I hope my boys never forget me. Maybe Elizabeth will find someone else who will love her so she can be happy and he can help Elizabeth bring up the children in my place. Has Elizabeth actually forgiven me for betraying her? Perhaps I should forgive Abigail? Is this going to be a slow painful death? Can I do anything to make it quick and painless, like jump
Are The Marriages Of Mary And Teresa For Love Or Convenience?
Are The Marriages Of Mary And Teresa For Love Or Convenience? Teresa's Wedding written by William Trevor and The Three Sisters by Jane Austen are short stories that explore the attitudes people have to marriage, the reasons for marrying, and whether or not the decisions made choosing a marriage partner are made out of love or convenience. The Story encourages the reader to examine the viewpoints on marriage and the reasons for the character in marrying. The historical setting and society's etiquette affects the attitudes to marriage, for Teresa's Wedding is set in the late 1960's and The Three Sisters in the late Eighteenth Century. Teresa's Wedding is set in a pub in a small town, in Ireland. The story follows the marriage of Teresa Atty to Artie Cornish. When the short story starts it is made clear that the marriage ceremony is over. We find out in this story that Teresa has been forced to marry Artie because the priest has found out that Teresa is one and a half months pregnant. Being pregnant before marriage is considered a big shame in the Catholic religion, so it was very important that she married before anyone noticed the pregnancy. The Three Sisters is written in the form of four letters. The first two letters concern a possible marriage between Mary Stanhope and Mr Watts. Letters three and four present the view of Mary's sister Georgiana on the marriage. It is
How do the two authors present the lives of women in the two works, which are almost two hundred years apart? - Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" and Fay Weldon's "Weekend".
How do the two authors present the lives of women in the two works, which are almost two hundred years apart? Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" and Fay Weldon's "Weekend" are very different in many ways, yet they do have one aspect in common - they are both commenting on society, in particular, women in society. Both works are written in 3rd person narrative, but both take a narrative angle on the main characters, Elizabeth in "Pride And Prejudice" and Martha in "Weekend". This is what enables them to take a woman's point of view on society and so the author's can use Elizabeth and Martha as their 'voice' to comment on society. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" Chapter 1, page5 The opening sentence of "Pride And Prejudice" is telling the audience what the novel revolves around. Jane Austen is commenting that in her society everyone believes that marriage is of great importance. However, the opening lines of "Weekend" are more of an introduction to the characters of the story. "Martha had everything packed into the car and the three children appropriately dressed and in the back seat, complete with educational games and wholewheat biscuits" Page 352 This immediately introduces us to Martha's character. It shows her to be a responsible mother, and when compared with her husband,
Pride and Prejudice: Letter to Mrs Elizabeth Bennet
8th November 1811 Dear Miss Elizabeth Bennet, Several days ago, I deemed to explain to you the idea of an ‘accomplished’ woman, conversely due to the lack of explanation the description conveyed was rather uninformative and tedious. Consequently, I write in another attempt to clarify my points, as I am not one who is virtuous at expressing myself verbally. Women are to be perfect with a decent family background, impeccable manners and perfect etiquette. Though an ‘accomplished’ woman must also have talents in music, drawing, dancing and a modern language to deserve the word. Such expected features apply to the women of your class. Miss Bennet, on that day at Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s estate, I listened vigilantly to the pianoforte being played by you and observed that it requires practice. Such perfection is highly required to those who play the pianoforte, as this justifies you to be an ‘accomplished’ woman. Miss Bennet, as you may know, women of this century must marry and obey men, as we hold all the resources. You and others of your kind have no independent means of subsistence. However, if the woman disapproves on marrying a man, then she will be critically discriminated from both the family and the public. Moreover, very little choice is offered to the women since their possessions, inheritances and earnings become treasures to us men at marriage.
Announcement of Charlottes engagement. After Charlottes startling news, Elizabeth was left to reflect on it while sitting with her mother and sisters.
Announcement of Charlotte's engagement After charlotte's startling news, Elizabeth was left to reflect on it while sitting with her mother and sisters. Her contemplation, was interrupted by the appearance of Sir William Lucas who had been "sent by his daughter to announce her engagement to the family" His audience was "not merely wondering but incredulous". Mrs. Bennet "with more perseverance than politeness" protested that Sir William might be mistaken while Lydia "often unguarded and uncivil" exclaimed boisterously that Mr. Collins had just proposed to Lizzy Sir William's "good-breeding" helped him to bear their reactions with the utmost composure and though "he begged leave to be positive as to the truth of his information; he listened to all their impertinence with the most fore bearing courtesy". Elizabeth confirmed his account by mentioning her prior knowledge of it from charlotte and endeavored to put a stop to her mother's and sisters' exclamations to Sir William in which she was readily joined by Jane Mrs. Bennet was "too much overpowered to say a great deal while Sir William remained", but no sooner had he left than "her feelings found a rapid vent". She persisted in "disbelieving the whole of the matter" were "very sure that Mr. Collins had been taken in", she "trusted that they would never be happy together", and that "the match might be broken off". Two
Important Aspects of Madame Bovary
* Use of imagery --blossoming of pimples on Madame Bovary's face (#1) * Use of realism-use of graphic detail (manure, etc.) to contrast with romantic setting (Rodolphe and Emma holding hands) * Use of irony and repetition--beggar figure who symbolizes Emma's own position. Details about the arsenic and Emma's recollection of where the poison is kept. * Use of foreshadowing--Lleureux as money lender and swindler * Fantasy versus the drudgery of everyday life * Retreating into world of literature and theater * Division of novel according to major disappointments in Emma's life: with Charles and marriage more generally, with Rodolphe who fails to sw eep her off her feet, and with Leon who fails to find money for her. * Incorporation of science and medicine versus the use of folk knowledge and religion * Charles has touch of disaster (not golden touch of Midas) * Importance of written word--letters, legal documents, promissory notes, novels and magazines * Convention and nineteenth century morality--Emma resists notions about women's roles. She actively pursues affairs and handles money, acting as power of attorney for Charles * Public and Private life division--the difficulty of keeping the two realms separate (as during the Fair and while Emma undertakes her affair with Rodolphe, crossing the fields) * Scandal--Charles becomes interested in Emma while he