Thursday, November 21, 2013

Tell me the basic philosophy that is common in all the heroines in Jane Austen's novels?

The basic philosophies that are common to all heroines in
Jane Austen's novels can be summarized in a number of axioms characterized by basic
rights that Austen bestows upon her main characters:


1.
Women have the right to think independently- We see in
characters such as Emma, Elizabeth Bennet, and Elinor Dashwood that they do not reduce
themselves to follow the social expectations of their time. They have a clear opinion of
what life for themselves should be like, and they live
accordingly.


2. Women have the right to be
truly happy-
The fact that women were considered as a man's possession in
Austen times does not prevent her heroines to want more for themselves. All Austen
female main characters work hard to find their place in
life.


3. Women have the right to be
outspoken
- Not only can they think independently, but they can express
how they feel, and demand what they need within their means.  Elizabeth Bennet is often
accused of being somewhat coarse because of her assertiveness and ability to express
herself. This is unheard of in Austen times, yet, her heroines will not go without
expressing their emotions.


In not so many words, the
general consensus is that we will find all of Jane Austen's heroines stepping aside from
the typical female role model of their time by being assertive, strong, independent
thinkers who know what they want and will work hard to get it.

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