Commonly regarded as a realist writer in her accurate portrayal of everyday, Regency era life, Austen was moreover "one of the great formative and founding influences on how we think about 'England' and 'Englishness,' as well as class, ideology and gender issues."2 Her novels raise central matters within her society, often challenging their foundation and meaning through her portrayal of them. ... Through an examination of her 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, and with reference to her later 1815 novel Emma, it is evident that Austen's attention to women&#x...

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Then in one's life there are lovers. ... An analysis of the relationships presented in the novels The Awakening and Madame Bovary will be given. ... In the beginning of the novel with he sees that she is sunburned from swimming, he looks at her "as one looks at a valuable piece of property which has suffered some damage."" ... As the novel progresses and Edna starts to paint instead of doing her chores, Leonce is worried about the negative effect of his social status because of his wife's sadness and unhappiness. ... He is completely nave to think that she was going to Rouen for...

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"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." - Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility Chapter 1 Mr Dashwood and his family live in an estate at Norland Park. ... All three are content with their new home. ... But Marianne keeps arguing that he is far too old and he has lived a life already; which is now practically over. ... She finds out he loves to dance and he is full of life and she starts to like him even more. ... During private balls they only talk to and mainly dance with each other. ...

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