My essay question is this- Elizabeth Bennet, though witty and intelligent, would have probably been viewed as an exceptional woman in her time, yet she still conformed to society's expectations of women.
How is Elizabeth diffferent from her sister, Lydia, and her mother? Explain.
I am having a hard time getting my ideas together for this. Any of your opinions are greatly appreciated!
2007-04-27 06:45:25 · 3 answers · asked by Karin 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Elizabeth's mother was a very cagey woman who is often underestimated. After all, her one goal in life was to get her daughters married, and two of them wound up married to two of the richest and nicest men in England. Would you say she was successful? If it wasnt for her, Mr Bennet would not have pursued the acquaintance with the neighbors, and if it wasnt for her, the Bingley's wouldn't have connected. She is self centered, hysterical and silly, but she is pretty clever about accomplishing her goals.
Elizabeth is a nice person. But there is nothing exceptional about her except lack of ambition in marriage - and as she says, her interest in Darcy changes a lot after she sees Pemberley and sees how rich he is. She repeatedly totally misjudges Darcy... both when she first meets him and later when she is on tour and the letter arrives and she thinks she will never see him again.... So, how smart is that? She can't sing, plays piano middling well and can dance a country dance. That's about the extent of her accomplishments - oh yeah, I forgot her "fine eyes."
2007-04-27 07:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her mother was not so exceptional - and while initially willing to play the role of society matron, was quick to abandon that in hopes of getting her daughters married off (Jane walking to Netherfield, Lydia's elopment, etc.)
Lydia cared very little for society's expectations. If she did, she would not have run off with Wickham.
Those are basic elements...you'll have to fill in the bulk of the essay on your own with conclusions and evidence from the novel.
2007-04-27 06:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nichole M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thx for the answers everyone xx
2016-08-24 00:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋