A Comparative essay between I want a Wife by Judy Brady and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin Jane Austen in her book Pride and Prejudice mentions that In 18th century England‚ a girl was not supposed to do much‚ other than look pretty‚ demure‚ not too intelligent‚ and prepare herself for marriage by educating themselves in music‚ drawing‚ dancing‚ needlework‚ etc. In a similiar context Judy Brady in her own short story I want a Wife speaks about how she herself being wife would love to have
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How does Austen present the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth?Awareness of social status is a central theme of the novel. The pride and prejudice of both Darcy and Lizzy‚ and the strong-willed stubbornness of their characters make them an unlikely match. However‚ Austen begins to show how‚ despite the inferiority of her connections; Lizzys superior intellectuality makes her an ideal companion for Darcy. Austen portrays Lizzys supercilious nature through her response to Mr. Darcys request
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extremely modest about her genius‚ describing her work to her work to her nephew Edward as "That little but (two inches wide) of ivory in which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour." Although the world of her novel "Pride and Prejudice" is confined to a small section of society comprising of country-gentry and lesser aristocracy of England in the opening of the 19th century‚ the novel itself shows page by page how interesting life could be‚ how fascinating life’s twists
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Othello’s blind acceptance of Iago’s web of lies is the result of his inability to think straight due to his jealousy of Desdemona along with Iago’s success in manipulating the general population. He was heartbroken and jealous of his wife’s supposed betrayal. This was supported by the fact that Iago had not just fooled Othello into believing his lies‚ all the characters within the play had believed in Iago’s lies. To strengthen the proposed theme further‚ it can be noted that Iago is a very manipulative
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IV‚ 1 1. Compare Othello’s style of speech in I‚3 and IV‚1 with a partner. You can look at the structure‚ the length of sentences‚ the kind of address to other characters‚ imagery (e.g. with I‚ 3 ll.78f.‚ general eloquence‚ … . What does his style reveal about his state of mind? I‚3 * monologue is well-structured * long and complicated sentences * polite address tot he senate and the Duke * a lot of rhetorical devices are employed to highlight Othello‘s truthfulness and modesty
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astonishing ability to manipulate and cause turmoil‚ and Othello a classic tragic hero who’s own jealousy and deep internalized insecurity of the prejudices surrounding him‚ helps right into Iagos “evil genius” and ultimately are the key cause in Othello’s unfortunate downfall. Iago is one of the most infamous and puzzling villains in history. Even though he is referred to as “Honest” Iago throughout the play‚ he lies‚ cheats‚ steals‚ and kills to get what he wants. Iago’s manipulation starts off
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In all of her novels Jane Austen put forward her main characters flaws. Such as Emma’s misplaced confidence in the novel named Emma and Elinor Dashwood’s shyness in Sense and Sensibility. Finally‚ the novel Pride and Prejudice is based on Elizabeth’s prejudice. Indeed‚ Elizabeth’s prejudice towards Mr.Darcy and the importance of her first impressions are put forward from the very start of the novel. Ever since Mr.Darcy said “she is tolerable; bur not handsome enough to tempt me” at the first ball
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How does Jane Austen make us admire Elizabeth and dislike Lady Catherine in this chapter? (Chapter 56) In Jane Austen’s progressive novel she encourages the reader to dislike Lady Catherine by presenting her outraged‚ insulting‚ snobbery in full flood. With Elizabeth’s confident rebuttal to of all Lady Catherine’s insults and demands she forms a foil of Elizabeth and lets us admire her. Lady Catherine’s interrogation of Elizabeth is almost thrilling; she has asked Elizabeth to confirm the ‘scandalous
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Othello’s soliloquy has a tendency of being driven by passion and emotion‚ as we descend into it further it gets infested by jealousy. The soliloquy shows that Othello’s crime is roused by emotions. Nevertheless‚ Iago’s soliloquy exposes his tactics and concepts of how he wants to create a mayhem in Othello’s life. My thesis is that even though in a way these two characters are similar as they both murder‚ they have different motives and thought processes behind the crime committed. Iago had perpetrated
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will come crashing. * “Othello’s occupation’s gone.” – Now he knows about Desdemona and Cassio’s affair his purpose and reason for living is gone. Desdemona’s love overpowered everything in Othello’s life‚ she came before his soldiership‚ his reputation and his friends and now that their love is gone his life is worthless. * “Villain‚ be sure thou prove my love a whore‚ Be sure of it. Give me the ocular proof.” – We can see at this point the road that Othello’s going down. He wants proof
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