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    leaving the answer to the question, “What did she say?” open for inference. Furthermore, Emma focuses more of the relationships of the characters rather than the characters themselves. Throughout the novel there is an evident “veritable poetic of saving and being saved.” (Kreisel). Kreisel looks at the novel as having a plot focused widely on marriage and heroinism, as many of Austen’s novels do. She interprets Emma as a novel in which the pleasure of reading comes from the marriage…

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    The arrogance and cockiness of wealthy people have been relevant throughout all times but the reason why they were arrogant or cocky during Jane Austen’s time is altogether different from the twenty-first century. Pride and Prejudice is a book written by Jane Austen that is set in the early 19th century. One of the main themes of this book is wealth and social class differences that has a huge impact on all of the problems that occurred during the book. In the book, there were many scenes where…

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    Then, she began to work on her first novel in 1796, First Impressions. This eventually became Pride and Prejudice and it is probably the most-read of all of Austen’s novels. (The Works of Jane Austen) Austen went on to write Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Persuasion (1817 - posthumous), Northanger Abbey (1817 - posthumous), and Sanditon (began in 1817, unfinished at time of death.) In March, Austen’s health began to decline and she was forced to abandon Sanditon. (Jane Austen - Biography |…

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    Emma in the Night is a brilliantly written piece about family distress, narcissistic nature, and the trying affects of it. The unexpected twist leaves readers shocked and on the edge of their seats. The well-developed characters and thrilling, unique plot draws readers in for an unforgettable book. The author goes deep into the life of a woman, Cass, who was raised by a mental illness. Her narcissistic mother had her fighting against her sister, Emma, for her love and affection. This novel…

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    In the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen illustrate how a society can manipulate someone into believing what their purpose or goals are in life. The novel took place during the early 19th century in England where social status was extremely important in the society. In the novel, the characters actions demonstrate how society has impacted their lives and decisions. The Bennets main objective of getting their daughter married, Lady De Bourgh trying to keep her high status, and decisions…

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    The Use of Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic Ironies in Pride and Prejudice In Pride and Prejudice, Austen uses several literary techniques to build character, push the plot along, emphasize themes, and also offer insight to readers on the ongoing situations. Almost all of this is presented through some sort of irony whether it is verbal, situational, or dramatic. These ironies occur when there is a discrepancy between what should be and what actually is and the effect of these is different…

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    Syntax as well satiric diction in Pride and Prejudice is essential in establishing the author’s attitude regarding pride and its relationship with aristocratic society and how people shouldn't let it control their actions. According to Austen, the society in the novel only approves pride depending on the source of it and whether if it matches society’s prestigious standards. Pride is the norm in the society in the novel as evident in Austen’s syntax, which she uses to reflect society’s values.…

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    Elinor’s verbal dexterity is apparent at the meetings at Barton Park with the Exeter-hailed Miss Steeles. Though the elder Miss Steele’s obnoxiousness stems from her vulgarity, the young Lucy Steele’s unattractiveness comes from her shrewdness and her strategic confession to Elinor of her engagement to Edward Ferrars. Lucy appears to be the victor of the confrontation and the societal superior: her “superior claims on Edward” forces Elinor into a “silent amazement” while securing her future…

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    a little seed of feminism, or the start of feminism, into their minds with stories that challenged current views. All of Austen’s works deal with these issues and their themes have resonated through the centuries. In a modern adaptation of Austen’s Emma, Clueless, we see that the same themes that arise in a traditional adaptation of Sense & Sensibility such as whether to marry for love or money,…

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    Please note that while the cover is simplistic, it is intended to be as such. The novel contains a multitude of vintage photographs which are both creepy and shrouded in mystery. This was the theme I tried to capture with this CD cover. Analysis: The first reason as to why I chose this song is that the music/beat is uplifting and almost innocent, in a sense. This is reflective of the fact that all of the main characters in the novel Hollow City by Ransom Riggs are children or teenagers, an…

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