Okay, here is the essay prompt: Is Emma, by Jane Austen, about important things or trivial things? Defend your answer. My essay is going to say that the book itself is about trivial things, however the underlying messages and themes are important insights into women of the 19th century. What are the important things in this novel? So far I only have that it reveals the small world of women, the rigidity of social standards, and marriage being based only on social standing & money. Are there any other suggestions? Help please please please.
2006-10-30 07:09:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think you're doing well, but you could also work in good ol' pride, or hubris. It's Emma's hubris that leads to unhappiness for those she's intending to help, and even to her own brief unhappiness before all is resolved. And hey, hubris is always fodder for literary analysis!
2006-10-30 08:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Carol S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I think what you've come up with is really good. Do you really need more than 3? Is this paper supposed to be really long or something? I think you can get a lot out of that first point, by the way.
2006-10-30 07:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by chelleedub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women needed to be accomplished. They drew, painted,
played the piano, sang if lucky to be able to, and more.
I thought it was trivial, being a "Match Maker" love
found her.
2006-10-30 07:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋