To begin, David Partikian makes the point that despite the vast political and social struggles going on during the time period of Austen’s writing, the book takes place on “The countryside of Barton, where the Dashwood sisters live” which “seems to be far removed from the poverty of slums, class disenfranchisement, and any talk of political or social reform that characterized the political climate of the England in which they lived” thus supporting the point of view that Jane Austen did not use her books to assert any political clout (www.go.galegroup.com). Now, while this professional makes a good point, I would have to disagree on some aspects. During this time period, much is going on in France such as a movement regarding the rise of feminism and egalitarianism. I believe it is evident that Austen did not agree with this change in the status quo.
