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    The inclusion of the minor character Mrs. Reynolds serves a rather major purpose‚ the redemption of Mr. Darcy’s character in the eyes of Elizabeth Bennet. Mrs. Reynolds is introduced as the housekeeper of Darcy’s estate of Pemberley‚ and is regarded as‚ “a respectable-looking‚ elderly woman” (43.5). Even upon first introduction‚ Mrs. Reynolds is considered “respectable-looking‚” a value of high quality to Eliza who appreciates respectability over many other attributes throughout the novel. That

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    Ava Cotliar Cockrill English 10 B 2 Ferbruary 2011 Gender Roles for Women in Pride and Prejudice The novel Pride and Prejudice represents life in the middle and upper classes in the 19th century. Jane Austen‚ the author‚ does an excellent job of differentiating the status and roles that people play. Georgiana Darcy‚ the Bennet sisters‚ and Charlotte Lucas are limited in their opportunities because of their social class‚ gender‚ and birthright. Being born into a high social class leaves

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    David Davidson Professor Jane Doe English 326 29 January 2014 Social Norms and Values in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice In Pride and Prejudice‚ Jane Austen makes brilliant use of her characters and their situations to paint an image of society in the early 19th century. At the same time‚ the norms and values which she presents bear some remarkable similarities to today’s world. Social norms are defined by Kendall‚ Murray‚ and Linden in Sociology in Our Times as “established rules of behavior

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    the novel Pride and Prejudice‚ so different to be hardly recognizable. Discuss. Directed by Sharon Maguire in 2001‚ one hundred and eighty-eight years after Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813‚ with that‚ Bridget Jones’s Diary would seem be quite diverse to Pride and Prejudice. But it is actually a highly imaginative interpretation of the novel. This modern interpretation is seen through the plot‚ characters‚ context‚ values‚ language and film techniques. Pride and Prejudice and Bridget

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    Discuss the importance of either: love‚ money or marriage in Pride and Prejudice. The importance of marriage in Pride and Prejudice is shown immediately through the exposition in the opening paragraph of chapter one; ‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’(ch.1‚ pride and prejudice) In this sentence Austen introduces marriage and declares it as the main subject with a humorous tone whilst preparing the reader for an exploration

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    William Shakespeare’s Othello is an Aristotelian tragedy that dramatises the gradual demise of the eponymous protagonist. Shakespeare employs a multiplicity of literary techniques to convey universal ideas exemplified throughout the course of Othello’s decline. However‚ Oliver Parker reinvigorates the play’s timeless ideas in a cinematic medium‚ sexualising the play for modern sensibilities. Parker utilises visual motifs and cinematic devices to place an emphasis on the idea of power and its intrinsic

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    In the play "Othello‚" Shakespeare offers us with another male ruled society where ladies are second-rate. Desdemona‚ Emilia‚ and Bianca are denied by their companion‚ yet adore them totally and unselfishly. Every one of the three ladies is in uneven connections‚ feeling more for their proud men who seem not able to respond. In any case‚ these ladies show sincere emotions toward each other especially Desdemona and Emilia‚ expect the in male relationship they more different from each other. They after

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    The Definition of manipulation according to Cambridge dictionary; exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage. Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’‚ Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Browning’s monologues are all texts which explore the power of manipulation‚ as a forceful tool for individuals to empower themselves‚ manipulation is instrumental in the tragedies that occur in all three texts. Exposing the intricacies of manipulative behaviours and their subtleties allows writers to explore

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    novels by inverting and criticizing the idea of “Love at First sight”. In the book Pride and Prejudice‚ Austen maintains that people often look at physical attractiveness and wealth while searching for love rather than passion and deep connection between each other. Through her use of satire in novels she mocks humanity and its foolish effects on society. Her novel also shows a strong passion for feminist ideas‚ the women characters of Pride and Prejudice were portrayed to be fierce and against societal

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    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: The Author’s Criticism on the Society During the 19th century‚ society was a lot different in both governmental and economic. In Pride and Prejudice‚ the author‚ Jane Austen‚ uses irony and satire to criticize aspects of the society. Jane Austen uses her satire to marvelously bring out the ridiculous characters. These characters symbolize her criticism on the society. Through her use of characters‚ she reveals her concerns towards the law‚ government‚ and each

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