Dicken's Response To A Modest Marriage

Modest Marriage The proposal is arguably the most critical component in a traditional marriage. From two different novels, the speaker of each passage utilizes differing methods of proposing marriage to his intent by means of attitude, diction, and reasoning. Although the speaker from Austen’s passage expresses a selfish, egocentric tone, the proposer of Dicken’s passage affectionately captivates the woman with a tone filled with emotion, compassion, and tenderness; in the face of these proposals, the woman addressed by Dicken’s speaker would respond with enthusiastic approval and endearment, whereas the woman offered by Austen’s speaker would most likely respond with bitter rejection and disgust. In Austen’s passage, the speaker proposes in a very business-like manner. In an attempt to appear more professional, he unfortunately omits any feelings of love and kindness. For instance, this speaker utilizes emotionless, dull diction such as “I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness” and even “my reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing...”. These instances seemingly reflect the speaker’s lack of …show more content…
His pleading and begging attitude prominently focuses more on the woman, rather than himself. Excerpts such as “you could draw me to any death” and “I would try hard that you should” reveals his utmost determination to please her, regardless of any circumstances. Additionally, pleasant diction, notably “I make it with all my heart” and “I am in thorough earnest, dreadful earnest”, demonstrates the intense sincerity of his emotions toward his woman. His arguments are primarily focused on the woman’s attractive qualities, such as the “tremendous attraction”. Without a doubt, Dicken’s speaker is prominently concentrated on his strong feelings toward his true love, ultimately earning his