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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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    a hurricane. Tommy Thompson later sets out to discover the riches of the lost vessel on a quest that people had thought was near impossible to plan. While Thompson had found the ship and about $8,000,000 of the gold that was on it, he later found himself in trouble with having so much attention on him for his discovery and had trouble with having so much power. Thompson’s discovery of the SS Central America later led to the demise of his reputation and himself. Tommy Thompson had a bright mind.…

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    Emma Fifth Business Essay 1. Setting and character portrayal, not plot, are the essential elements of fiction. Referencing the two works, how far can you agree with this statement? Two classic pieces of literature, Jane Austen’s Emma and Robertson Davies’ Fifth Business challenge one of writing’s most conventional ideas, that plot is the essential element to writing. However that is not the case in these two fictitious novels, where the essential elements are setting and character portrayal…

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    Emma And Clueless Analysis

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    creative piece. This ideology is supported by an analysis on the Georgian era novel Emma and the 20th century film Clueless. Both texts manage to incorporate the themes of class and vanity, both of which maintain extreme prominence. An in-depth exploration of these themes provide a sophisticated comprehension of the social, political and historical context regarding each text. A thorough study of both Clueless and Emma provides insight into the way in which the movements of feminism and…

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