Female Oppression In Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice

The novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen has been a favourite amongst many generations. The book follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet’s life, and depicts the societal atmosphere of the 19th century, mainly focusing on the social aspect of finding a partner for marriage. It also touches on women’s rights, and Jane Austen pitches in her own beliefs on the subject throughout the book. The driving concept is the unlikely romance between the protagonist Elizabeth, and Mr. Darcy. Her captivating personality and the way the book is driven will have you glued to the book in no time. Pride and Prejudice is a timeless piece of literature, and every young Australian should read this book to gain an insight to a whole new aspect on history and literature.
The tone of the novel is light, satirical, and incorporates aspects of humour, especially evident in Elizabeth’s dialogue. In the opening sentence of the book, it begins …show more content…
This novel has opened many eyes to the harsh reality of female oppression though Jane Austen’s author perspective, and it is crazy to think that this was a reality for women in their society just over 200 years ago. Along with the insight to the history of female oppression, this book has also given readers an insight to the history and a gauge of what everyday life would have been like at the time the book was written. The characters within the book and the use of the sophisticated language allows us to get a deeper understanding of the story. Since then, the popularity of Pride and Prejudice has risen and spread on a global scale and still continues to fascinate readers with the complex message within the storyline. It captures a precious snapshot of history, and it is a must read for every young Australian if they are up for a bit of satirical humour that mocks some of the deluded members of