Both women are beautiful and capable of the necessary talents such as piano playing and drawing, and their wealth, style and sense of superiority lend them the composed "air" which Caroline refers to. ... In Elizabeth, however, Austen depicts what can be called the 'real ideal;' that is, a woman who may not necessarily follow the "rules for every aspect of female existence" which society insisted upon, but possesses instead a greater integrity of character.10 Elizabeth openly admits to her poor piano playing and lack of drawing skills, as well as informing the ha...

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Relationships define who a person is and what they will become in life. Their relationships shape their moods from day to day, and are often the focus of the many thoughts that go through their heads. The building and start of a relationship can be an extremely exciting and happy time, while the e...

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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. The estate is not theirs but from an old man who is a relative of Mr John Dashwood. Mr John Dashwood is Mr Dashwood's son from a previous marriage. The old man dies and leaves his house to Mr Dashwood. When Mr Dashwood passes away shortly after, the house is inherited by his son. ...

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• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School