Jane Austen

1. By Desiree Shultz Jane Austen B y Desiree Shultz

2. Jane Austen • Jane Austen was born December 16th 1775 at Steventen, Hampshire (England).She was brought up in a literate family. She was the seventh out of eight brothers and sisters. Educated briefly outside of her home, she read over 500 of her fathers’ books. Her mother, Cassandra, nee Leigh, came from an ancient family, linked to the Leighs of Stonehill Abbey in Warwickshire. Her parents encouraged her to write and by age fifteen she was writing her own novels. By age twenty-three she had completed the original copies of four novels. After her father died in 1805, her sisters, mother and she lived in a small house provided by their brother. She further understood the vulnerability of single women without family depends on wealthy relatives for a home. This subject is the main plot for Sense and sensibility. Jane enjoyed dancing and going to balls as a young woman. Jane’s father died in 1805, so her mother and sisters had to rely on their brothers for financial support. • Jane fell deeply in love and that man died, she was devastated. She later accepted a proposal from Harris big-Wither, but the next morning she changed her mind. After the death of her father Jane and her family moved to Southampton with her brother Frank and his wife Mary. Jane occasionally visited her brother Henry in London, where she enjoyed visiting theatres and art exhibitions. In July 1809 her brother Edward offered them a permanent home in Hampshire. During this time she wrote “Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice”.“Mansfield Park” came out in 1814, followed by “Emma” in 1816 and she completed “Persuasion”, which was published with “Northanger Abbey” in 1818, the year after her death. None of the books published in her life time had her name on them; they were described as being written “By a Lady”. In the winter of 1816 she started “Sanditon” but her illness prevented her from completing it. Jane Austen contracted Addisons disease, sadly there was no cure and she died July 18, 1817at 41. I read two of her books “Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice”, both great novels.

3. My Review of “Pride and Prejudice” “Pride and Prejudice” , has so much meaning to it. Having to much pride can be a bad thing and being to prejudice and blinded is to. Back in this time women would have to marry rich to have financial support, so the Bennet family is in search of finding their daughters husbands. When Jane meets Bingley she falls in love and his friend Darcy starts to fall for Elizabeth. Elizabeth is not an easy sister to please, she does not settle for less than she wants. She is prejudice against Darcy the whole time, so when he asked for her hand in marriage ofcourse she denied him. He also let his pride get in the way of his feelings for her. He had to much pride to say what he needed to right away it took him awhile. Elizabeth just went by the stories of him since he never told her, she had not other option but to believe the stories and caused her to be prejudice against him. Throughout the story Elizabeth meets a couple men but she does not see herself with them. Her bestfriend marries one of them and her sister marries the other. Elizabeth starts being confused because she starts having feelings for Darcy.

4. Continue……. When Darcy and Bingley came back to visit the sisters realize what they want Bingley ask for Jane’s hand in marriage and Darcy ask Elizabeth. Darcy and Elizabeth are so much alike but truly love each other. I enjoyed reading about their love growth.

5. “Sense and Sensibility “ Published in 1811 When Henry Dashwood died, he left all his money to his first wife’s son John Dashwood.Leaving his second wife and her three daughters with no permanent home and very little. Mrs.Dashwoods and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne,andMagaret go to stay with relatives at Barton Park. Elinor was sad to leave her hometown because of Edward Ferrars who she became attached to. When the girls get there they meet Colonel Branden and John Willoughby. Willoughby lets Marianne know he likes her, but sadly shortly after Willoughby has to go to London for business. While Anne and Lucy Steele relations of Middletons arrive and inform Elinor that she has been secretly engaged Mr. Ferrars for a year. Elinor thought Mr. Ferrars was Robert, Edward’s younger brother and she was shocked to find out it was Edward.In volume two, Elinor and Marianne travel to London with Mrs.Jennings. When Colonel Branden tells Elinor how everyone is talking about the engagement between Willoughby and Marianne but Marianne has not told her family about it yet. When Marianne finally sees Willoughby at a get together he rudely ignores her as if he does not know her. It comes out that Willoughby is engaged to Miss Grey.

6. Continue…. • In volume three, Lucy’s sister reveals the engagement of Lucy and Edward. Edward’s mom upset about this tells Edward he is not getting the inherent money that his brother Robert is. When the girls return to Cleveland, Marianne gets a serve cold. When Willoughby hears about her illness he visits her and apologizes but Marianne does not forgive him and says she is better off.When Mrs. Dashwood and Colonel Branden go home they find out Marianne recovered. They also find out that Lucy and Mr. Ferrars are engaged and this time it is Robert since he has the money now. Edward proposes to Elinor and Marianne and Colonel Branden get engaged also. The couples live together in Delafred and keep in contact with their Mother and sisters.

7. “Pride and Prejudice” Published in 1813 • “Pride and Prejudice” was written by Jane Austen 1797-1812, in Bath, Somerset, England, published in 1813. The arrival of Mr. Bingley got a lot of attention in a village near Longbourn. The Bennets’ wanted to find husbands for their five daughters Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia because in that time women must marry for financial support. At the ball Bingley becomes attracted to Jane and invites her over. When Jane goes to visit Bingley she gets very ill and must stay for a couple days. Elizabeth goes to see if she is okay and Darcy’s attraction towards her deepens, but she considers him a snob. Wickham, an army officer finds Elizabeth attractive too but when he propses she turns him down, while Jane and Bingley discuss wedding plans.Bingley has to go away to London for business and Caroline writes Jane to inform her he will not be returning and is planning to marry Georgiana, Darcy’s sister. Their aunt and uncle invite them to London hoping to better Jane. Elizabeth visits Charlotte and Mr. Collins, when Darcy surprises her with his presents and they take a long walk. On the walk Darcy explains he did not think Jane truly loved Bingley and convinced him out of their marriage plans. After he proposes and she turns him down saying he ruined everything for her sister and was rude to Wickham. When she leaves she receives a letter from Darcy saying how sorry he was and that Wickham is a liar.When she arrives home she finds out that Lydia and Wickham are engaged. She goes on a trip with the Gardiners on a trip near Darcy’s estate. When Elizabeth is there she imagines being his wife and Darcy shows up. Bingley also shows up saying how sorry he is and that he is still in love with Jane. The trip gets interrupted with a letter saying that Lydia ran away with Wickham and got married and they will not return unless Wickham’s debts are paid off. Secretly Darcy pays them off which makes Elizabeth see he truly cares about her. Shortly after Bingley and Jane get engaged and so do Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth apologizes for being prejudice against him for false rumors and first impressions. Darcy also apologizes for letting his pride get in the way of reality.

8. “Mansfield Park” Published in 1813 A young girl named Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt, Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram. Fanny's family is quite poor; her mother, unlike her sister Lady Bertram, married beneath her, and Fanny's father, a sailor, is disabled and drinks heavily. Fanny is abused by her other aunt, Mrs. Norris, a busybody who runs things at Mansfield Park, the Bertram's' estate. The Bertram daughters, Maria and Julia, are shallow, rather cruel girls, intent on marrying well and being fashionable. The elder son, Tom, is a roustabout and a drunk. Fanny finds solace only in the friendship of the younger son, Edmund, who is planning to be a clergyman. Fanny grows up shy and deferential, caught as she typically is between members of the Bertram family. Sir Thomas leaves Mansfield Park for Antigua, where he owns plantations. In his absence, two new figures arrive at Mansfield: Henry and Mary Crawford, the brother and sister of the local minister's wife. Henry and Mary are attractive and cheerful, and they soon become indispensable members of the Mansfield circle. Henry flirts extensively with Maria, who is engaged to marry the boring but wealthy Rushworth.

9. “Emma” Published in 1816 A although convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma Woodhouse, a precocious twenty-year-old resident of the village of Highbury, imagines herself to be naturally gifted in conjuring love matches. After self-declared success at matchmaking between her governess and Mr. Weston, a village widower, Emma takes it upon herself to find an eligible match for her new friend, Harriet Smith. Though Harriet’s parentage is unknown, Emma is convinced that Harriet deserves to be a gentleman’s wife and sets her friend’s sights on Mr. Elton, the village vicar. Meanwhile, Emma persuades Harriet to reject the proposal of Robert Martin, a well-to-do farmer for whom Harriet clearly has feelings. Harriet becomes infatuated with Mr. Elton under Emma’s encouragement, but Emma’s plans go awry when Elton makes it clear that his affection is for Emma, not Harriet. Emma realizes that her obsession with making a match for Harriet has blinded her to the true nature of the situation. Mr. Knightley, Emma’s brother-in-law and treasured friend, watches Emma’s matchmaking efforts with a critical eye. He believes that Mr. Martin is a worthy young man whom Harriet would be lucky to marry. He and Emma quarrel over Emma’s meddling, and, as usual, Mr. Knightley proves to be the wiser of the pair.

10. “Persuasion” Published in 1818 • Persuasion opens with a brief history of the Elliot family as recorded in Sir Walter Elliot's favorite book, The Baronetcy. We learn that the Elliots are a respected, titled, landowning family. Lady Elliot, Sir Walter's wife died fourtee n years ago and left him with three daughters: Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary. Both Elizabeth and Anne are single, but Mary, the youngest is married to a wealthy man named Charles Musgrove; they live close by. Sir Walter, who lavishly overspend s, has brought the family into great debt. When Lady Russell, a trusted family advisor, suggests that the Elliots reduce their spending, Sir Walter is horrified. He is exceedingly vain and cannot bear to imagine life without his usual comforts. But with no other option, the Elliot's decide they must relocate to a house in Bath where their expenses will be more manageable. They intend to rent the family estate, Kellynch Hall. They soon find excellent tenants to rent their home; Admiral and Mrs. Croft are wealthy and well-mannered Navy people who have a model marriage. Sir Walter is relieved that the Admiral is a good-looking man. Though Sir Walter dislikes that the Navy brings "men of obscure birth into undue distinction," he is satisfied with Admiral and Mrs. Croft as tenants for his home. Anne Elliot, the middle daughter, is also excited to meet the Crofts; Mrs. Croft is the sister of the man Anne loves. Eight years ago, she was engaged to be married to Captain Frederick Wentworth, but Lady Russell persuaded her that Captain Wentworth was not of high enough consequence, and Anne called off the engagement.

11. “Northanger Abbey” Published in 1818 Northanger Abbey is the coming-of-age story of a young woman named Catherine Morland. It is divided into two sections, Book I and Book II. The two Books differ significantly from each other in setting and, to a degree, in tone. Book I begins when the Allens, family friends of the Morlands, offer to take Catherine with them to Bath, a resort for the wealthier members of British society. The 17-year-old Catherine eagerly accepts the Allens' invitation. Catherine is young and naïve. Her life has been relatively sheltered, so Bath is a new world for her. In Bath, Catherine is introduced to Henry Tilney, a young clergyman who impresses Catherine with his wit and pleasant conversation. Catherine quickly falls for Henry, but after their first meeting she does not see him again for some time. Mrs. Allen runs into an old acquaintance, Mrs. Thorpe, and her three young daughters, including Isabella, who is slightly older than Catherine. Catherine and Isabella are soon best friends. Isabella, superficial and fond of gossip, inducts Catherine into the social world of Bath, with all its balls, dances, shows, fashion, and its gossip.

12. Love and Friendship published 1922 This tale, in epistolary form, is one of Jane Austen's Juvenilia. “Love and Friendship (which is usually cited in Jane Austen's original spelling) is an exuberant parody of the cult of sensibility, which she later criticized in a more serious way in her novel “Sense and Sensibility”. For the main characters in Love and Friendship, including the narrator Laura, violent and overt emotion substitutes for morality and common sense. Characters who have this “Sensibility" fall into each other's arms weeping the first time they ever meet, and on suffering any misfortune are too preoccupied with indulging their emotions to take any effective action. They use their fine feelings as the excuse for any misdeeds, and despise characters without such feelings. There are also parodies of such novelistic conventions as unlikely meetings between long-lost relatives, true love thwarted by parental opposition, the low-ranking character who is actually of noble birth, etc. (see also the plan of a novel). Probably the most famous quote from Love and Friendship is the last dying words of Sophia.

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14. Theme in Pride and prejudice Theme is an idea or topic expanded in an discourse, discussion. Pride and Prejudice follows the theme love. The plot and reasoning of Pride and Prejudice is a lot about love. Darcy and Elizabeth were truly in love with each other but in the beginning Elizabeth was prejudice by misjudging Darcy by first impression and rumors. Darcy had to much pride at first because of Elizabeth’s poor society image blinds him. “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me” said Darcy (Chapter 3 volume 1).When he saw her at the ball he just brushed her off just because she wasn’t rich looking! Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine tries to interfere when they start to get closer because she wants to control who he marries. When the two realize how happy they make each other the blindfolds fall and the love is clear. Also Charlotte marries Mr. Collins just because of his wealth not happiness or love. Even Elizabeth’s younger sister marries Wickham for his wealth because women had to marry rich to support them since when their fathers die they do not get anything.

15. Theme in Sense and Sensibility Theme in “Sense and Sensibility” Is love too. For Marianne and Elinor, marriage is not a choice, but a necessity; and their need to marry expediently and well is a pressing concern in the novel, as they look for suitors. Marriage is necessary to secure their social positions and ensure financial stability for the future. When Marianne met Willoughby they would flaunt their attachment to on another. When he announced his departure for London she became lovesick and miserable. They however are engaged and everyone in London talks about them. When she sees Willoughby at a town party he ignores her and sends her a letter saying he never had feelings for her. They soon after find out he is engaged to a wealthy heiress. When Willoughby hears about Marianne getting hurt he comes to visit and tries to apologize but she does not accept and realizes she is better off without him. ” She felt the loss of Willoughby's character yet more heavily than she had felt the loss of his heart”.( Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 32). Also in the story they find out that Lucy has secretly been engaged to Mr. Ferrars but Elinor assumes it was to Robert but it was to Edward, but it turns out it really was Robert who she was going to marry because he had more money.

16. Conflict in Pride and Prejudice Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument. To come in collision or disagreement, to fight, battle, struggle and strife. The conflict in Pride and Prejudice is with Darcy and Elizabeth at first. Darcy had conflict with himself his pride was to strong to let him allow Elizabeth because of her poor society back round. Elizabeth misjudged Darcy from the beginning leaving them with a disagreement on each other. "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.“ (Chapter 5)said Elizabeth. She is saying that if his pride is keeping him in the way of me than I will let my pride get in the way of me liking him, he made her have pride against him. When Darcy’s Aunt finds out about Elizabeth she makes sure she makes it clear to Elizabeth that she does not want her with Darcy and lying that Darcy does not want her. Another conflict is when her younger sister goes missing and when they find her the find our she has married Wickham. Last when Elizabeth turns down Mr. Collins he ask her best friend to marry him and she says yes only so she could live wealthy.

17. Conflict in Sense and Sensibility There is several conflicts in “Sense and Sensibility”, Wealth versus poverty, marrying for love versus marrying for security these are the main conflicts. Back then you needed to marry rich to be secure but a lot of the time you would marry for money not love. Most men would not want to bother with a female if she is not descent with money. The beginning of the conflict is the Dashwoods moving from their hometown to a new place. Than Marianne falls in love with Willoughby. Next Willoughby, Edward and Colonel Brandon all depart for business in London. "Sense will always have attractions for me” says Elinor (Chapter 10). Willoughby blows off Marianne and his engagement with Miss Grey is revealed. Marianne becomes deadly ill and Edwards engagement to Lucy is announced and it seems nothing good can happen to the girls at this point. After Marianne recovers they find out Willoughby really does love her and he is sorry, also Edward and Lucy brake up. The conclusion to their conflicts are that over Marianne get Willoughby and marries Colonel Brandon and so do Elinor and Edward.

18. Irony in Pride and Prejudice • Irony is the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean. Pride and Prejudice is such an ironic story, between two people not liking each other and ended up engaged. Elizabeth’s sister getting married secretly to a stranger. Jane getting married to Mr. Bingley with their whole messy situation. Elizabeth’s best friend marrying someone who asked her first. Elizabeth and Darcy are the main irony though in this story. “It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first”. Says Elizabeth to Darcy (chapter 18). They went from being prejudice to being in love and engaged. The irony is like appearance versus reality, they appear to not want each other but in reality the had attraction towards each other but let pride and prejudice get in the way.

19. Irony in Sense and Sensibility • Irony arises from a contrast between appearance and reality or between what we expect and what actually happens. Fanny Dashwood is portrayed as a scheming woman because of her greed for wealth. She controls her husband to not give his step mother and sisters any of his father’s money. "that when the money is once parted with, it never can return. Your sisters will marry, and it will be gone for ever.“( chapter 2 pg.8). Fanny disapproves of Edward and Elinor, she believes the person you be with should be of same or high class level of you.In his father’s will he said to make sure that they were taking care of too. Another character is Mr. .Palmer and Mrs. Jennings, Mr. Palmer enters the room as self importance, slightly blowing off the other ladies and briefly surveying them to stay in the room. Mrs. Jennings over hears a talk between Elinor and Colonel Branden thinking that he proposed to her which was not what was said at all. The greatest irony is Robert and Lucy Steele, Lucy was not going to get anything out of being his wife so instead she married Edward for his money. For people to marry for money and not love is ironic, girls always say they want someone to love and love them and instead they just married for money to be secure.

20. In conclusion I would recommend reading some of her novels; Jane Austen is very wise about love and life. I really enjoyed reading “Pride and Prejudice”, it was just flattering to see the girls grow and figure life out on their own. “Sense and Sensibility” kind of just made me upset because back than everything was based off of money. I would rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable. These women relied so much on men and that bothered me so much. I am very independent and would never rely on a man for security, I would look for a husband who made me happy and love, not someone who can give me a huge house and money for anything because at the end of the day if you are not happy what is that money doing for you? 

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