witty. She is spirited. She is Elizabeth. Elizabeth, the protagonist in the story of “Pride and Prejudice,” overcame some of the boundaries that constrained the lower class women of her day. Elizabeth was a women of resource and intellect. She was different from her class, especially from her mother and sister, Lydia. Elizabeth differed from them in three ways: in her mannerism, communication, and perspective on life. Although described as lively and playful, Elizabeth knew to behave well in…
and Prejudice in 1812. A book in which illustrates the social decorum of the time and the expectations of men and women. The book focus on the interactions and interpretations of Elizabeth and the persons who live in the landed gentry’s class, rich people who do not have to work, and with Mr. Darcy the man in which Elizabeth hold prejudice against due to him being too proud. Decorum is the appropriate way of behaving, such as, having good manner, being polite, and following the social norms. A…
Williams explaining his view on the matter of his wife being accused of witchcraft, his main points would be: Elizabeth is innocent, he doesn 't love Abigail anymore, and that she is doing everything for the wrong reason. John Proctor from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” would say to Abigail in his persuasive letter explaining his view on his wife being accused of witchcraft, that Elizabeth is innocent. Free people get…
You may be jealous of a friend, neighbor, peer or anyone really. Jealousy is expected in life. In The Crucible Abigail is jealous of Elizabeth Proctor because she wants John as her own. She goes as far as to say she wants Elizabeth dead, so she can be with John. Everyone has reasons to be jealous of someone. But to what terms would you be willing to go to get what aspect you are jealous of? And that’s where everyone is different…
“Danforth: Your husband-did he indeed turn from you…Elizabeth, faintly: No, sir…Proctor, crying out: Elizabeth, I have confessed it…Proctor: She only thought to save my name.” One can infer, based on this quote, that to keep a well reputation, the person(s) would be willing to lie to keep their name safe for the respect and acceptance they receive in society to continue on. Since, if a reputation has a negative history the majority…
Dancing in chains: feminist satire Pride and Prejudice written by Judith Wylie reflects on Jane Austen’s use of comedic characters in the novel Pride and Prejudice. Wylie analyzes the impact male supremacy and feminism has on the behavior and motives of individual characters throughout the novel. She specifically focuses on Jane Austen’s depiction of Mrs. Bennet. Wylie’s analysis of Mrs. Bennet is extremely helpful because it sheds insight on the difficult problem of feminism. Wylie observes…
Imitating the Truth In a world filled with false accusations and incorrect judgement, one must decide what is the truth and who to believe. In The Crucible written by Arthur Miller, thoughts of witchcraft circulate around the town of Salem. Abigail Williams, one of the lead girls spreading rumors, accused many people that she grew up around of witchcraft with no real evidence. Even though the accusations sound absurd, the townspeople start to question everyone around making sure that there is no…
ever-changing relationship of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, while developing other characters and their own plot lines that intertwine. Austen’s novel revolves around the relationship of five sisters, the eldest one being a Ms. Jane Bennet. She is a beautiful girl with curly blonde hair that attracts men throughout the country side. Contrary to her younger sisters, Lydia and Kitty, Jane is a calm and polite girl who keeps her feelings between her and Elizabeth. However, her personality is not…
needle in it and Abigail said that a spirit had come to her room that night and stabbed her in the stomach. But, really Abigail had put the needle in the poppet to give to Mary Warren so that she would bring it to the house and they could accuse Elizabeth to witchcraft. John puts up a fight when she is going to be taken away and they bring Marry Warren down to tell the guys that it was her poppet and that she brought it home and just had the needle in it for safekeeping, but they guys could not…
daughters, but the Novel centres on Elizabeth Bennet, the second daughter of the five daughters of Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet is desperate to see them married as she was their mother. The family itself is not as rich as those they interact with because they have no son, five daughters. Mrs. Bennet, she is concerned with finding suitable husbands for her five daughters that’s her task. Jane Bennet, the eldest daughter, is known by her kindness and beauty; Elizabeth Bennet shares her father 's…