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    Empathic Writing(Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen) – It is the morning after the Meryton Assembly. You are Lizzy/Darcy. Write your thoughts. What choice do I have‚ but to be simply incapable of putting last night’s Meryton Assembly into words? Such a vast array of different characters and finery. There was hardly any doubt that Jane had caught the eye of more than one potential suitor. Rosy cheeks and doe eyes tended to give a high opinion‚ especially with Mr. Bingley‚ whom she danced

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    marriage. Austen depicts marriage as an all-important concern. However it could be argued that this novel is based more around the courtship aspect of a relationship as all the time in this novel is spent describing the courting of all the young‚ single women in the novel and the marriages are described in little to no detail and the writing by Austen almost seems to have been rushed. There is evidence in the novel to suggest that Hua’s statement can be perceived as being correct. Austen explores

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    Zinsser‚ William. “Simplicity” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said “the decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation”. As society continues to expand‚ the ethics in literature has diminished. In relation to the essay Simplicity by author William Zinsser‚ he explains how American writing lacks proper structure in all forms of literature. From business proposals to bank statements‚ the unnecessary clutter of words can cover hidden meanings or fine print.  Writing is a central part of our everyday lives and how we

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    of the term ‘Persuasion’ is explored by Austen. Persuasion: to persuade or of being persuaded to do or believe in something‚ is a term Austen has used in various ways within ‘Persuasion’. Through the robust characterisations of characters and the dynamics of their situations and relationships‚ Austen moulds conclusions in how we are persuaded and why we are turned to believe in something different. In how the characters are persuaded or in differed to others suggestions‚ Austen exemplifies and

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    Romanticism in Persuasion In the Romantic Era‚ women thought to not make rational decisions and instead go by their emotions. Jane Austen uses her writing in Persuasion and many other novels to prove that society is wrong and women can and do make rational decisions. For example‚ Anne in Persuasion‚ she starts as a meek girl who is easily persuaded by her family‚ but she eventually grows into herself and decides what is best for her. When discussing the Romanticism is Persuasion‚ critics usually

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    The novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë consists of the continuous journey through Jane’s life towards her final happiness and freedom. This is effectively supported by five significant ‘physical’ journeys she makes‚ which mirror the four emotional journeys she makes. 10-year-old Jane lives under the custody of her Aunt Reed‚ who hates her. Jane resents her harsh treatment by her aunt and cousins so much that she has a severe temper outburst‚ which results in her aunt sending her to Lowood

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    Jane Austen’s novel‚ Sense and Sensibility‚ embodies her objection to the arbitrary social rules of the regency era through the actions of her characters (Hearn). The rules of society effect every decision one makes because of the constant desire to have what others cannot afford. Eighteenth century England’s value of dowry‚ fortune‚ and estate constrict the main characters of Sense and Sensibility’s expression of true emotion and ability to associate with people beneath their social class. Is

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    Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice‚ depicts pride and prejudice and their consequences when she proposes a society where people are judged on their social standing rather than merit. The people and events in the novel are used to depict the prejudicial‚ ignorant‚ and proud nature of society‚ which can be seen as inhibitors to personal happiness. The use of satire is prevalent in the novel. Austen satirizes the high class by expressing how societal standards can degrade a character’s identity

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    Annika Shankweiler S+ English (Albert) Persuasive Argument Younger Driving Age? The age requirement for driving should remain at sixteen years and older. Is everyone really ready to have teens under the age of sixteen receiving their full drivers license? First of all‚ it is too dangerous. Second of all‚ most teenagers under the age of sixteen are not physically and mentally ready. Finally‚ it costs too much money. There are already too many accidents on the road and if teens under

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    ‘A deeper understanding of relationships and identity emerges from pursuing the connections between Pride and Prejudice and Letters to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen.’ Compare how these texts explore relationships identity. Through the contextualisation of texts‚ connections can be made which reinforce or challenge responder’s perspectives on universal values. Universal truths carry meaning which are able to transcend changes in social‚ cultural and historical context in order to continue influencing

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