Bridget Moynahan

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was greatly influenced by the time period in which it was written, This novel follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they are faced with marriage proposals. The marriage and roles of women in this time period are shown throughout this story. During the time Austen was writing this novel, a woman’s role for her family changed. Daughters started to become a way for their family to achieve more money. Because their family depended on this financial

Feminism can be defined by three major components: social, political and economic equality of the sexes. Throughout history, women have battled to gain equality with men. Elizabeth Bennet and other women have been suppressed from opportunities merely because of their gender and have fought to be considered as equals to men. Women are far more than someone’s wife or daughter, they are more than just their counterparts, they are human beings. From a morality standpoint, Elizabeth or other women should

In the nineteenth century, the question as to the foundation and purpose of courtship and marriage emanated. The basis for this analysis was whether relationships should be navigated utilizing emotion and feeling or reason and logic. The literary work of Regency era author, Jane Austen, details such a balance, as it endeavors to convey Austen’s interpretation of true affection between couples of well-examined intrinsic morality. The characters of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen’s

During life, birth, and death, a family is one of the few natures of life that are present throughout. Often times, the value of family is taken for granted, and people tend to disregard the importance it carries. Due to the power present in the nature of a man, often times it is challenging for women to establish a firm independence, in distinction of the common norms inaugurated in society and in family. In both A Thousand Splendid Suns and Pride and Prejudice, men are the dominant figures in all

The typical tale of love and misunderstanding unwraps in class-conscious England near the end of the 18th century. The five Bennet sisters-Elizabeth or Lizzie, Jane, Lydia, Mary and Kitty have been provided awareness about their mother’s fascination of finding them husbands and attaining set futures. Elizabeth, however, contests to live her life with a vast angle, as motivated by her loving father. But when wealthy Mr. Bingley takes up dwelling in a nearby abode, the Bennets are pulsating. Among

After reading through Mr. Darcy’s letter, Elizabeth is bombarded with mixed emotions. Her mind was already decided to dislike him, but now there was evidence that she had greatly misjudged him and his character. Having a physical letter instead of a brisk conversation allows Elizabeth to think everything other, apply logic, and allow her to find the truth. Elizabeth eventually reaches the conclusion that her assumptions about Mr. Darcy were all wrong and cries “How despicably have I acted…I, who

Everyone has heard the saying never judge a book by its cover. Well this saying needs to be advanced to say never judge a book by its first chapter. Meaning that one should never judge anyone after their first meeting. This is proved by multiple characters in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. One of these characters is Mr. Darcy, A character that when introduced is proud and generally not liked due to his manner but as his character is more explained you see his humbleness and the goodness in his

Amongst my many interests when it comes to design, interior is one of my favourites, I am forever changing my room décor and colours scheme it fit my mood or the season. Whilst skimming through piles of text I came across Elsie De Wolfe’s book “The House in Good Taste”. Elsie De Wolfe was one of the first female interior designers of her time and I really like her take on the aspects of interior design, rejecting the Victorian style that she grew up with and chasing after a more vibrant and comfortable

expected to. Bridget has achieved many of the typical milestones that very young girl will go through including, puberty. Bridget has far surpassed the typical developmental milestones that every girl goes through. Bridget is able to engage in social interactions with any person that she may come in contact with. She uses appropriate manners, and has an exceedingly well vocabulary. She has grown socially and cognitively over the past few years. Her maturity is something that sets Bridget apart from

In Pride and Prejudice, humor is used to highlight absurd situations and social blunders. Austen uses humor as a tool to show the readers what behavior is acceptable and what is not. Behaving above your rank is one of these social faux pas. Mr. Collins, Sir William Lucas, and Caroline Bingley are all examples of how not to act. Mr. Collins is constantly trying to improve his social situation by using his connection to Lady Catherine, Sir William takes himself too seriously, and Caroline always tries