1. How do you respond to Jane Austen's exploration of social de
We see that both Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith are two different people with two different personalities, but due to their low social standings, their destinies can only be encouraging only if they marry someone with higher social standings. ... Jane has been educated in London and has acquired elegance in manners and mind under the considerate and parent- like care of the Campbells. ... Harriet Smith is the daughter of an unknown rich man who is not a resident of Highbury. ... Ironically, it is really Knightley to whom Harriet is attracted. ... Once again Harriet is left out in the cold. ...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School