Korkmaz, Ecem Su (2010) To what extent do the class structure and social rules in the 18th and 19th centuries influence the relationships of the heroine Anne with the other characters in the novel ‘Persuasion’ written by Jane Austen? Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.
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Abstract
This extended essay examines the effects of social and economic factors on the relationships between the heroine and other characters by taking the following research question into consideration: “To what extent do the class structure and social rules in the 18th and 19th centuries influence the relationships of the heroine Anne with the other characters in the novel ‘Persuasion’ written by Jane Austen?” Based on the thesis that each and every character has a particular mission in the novel, the essay is separated into parts that include different characters’ relationships with Anne Elliot, the heroine of Persuasion. The characters that are chosen in order to explore the social structure are; Lady Russell, Mrs. Smith, Elizabeth, Mary, Sir Walter and Captain Wentworth. The reason for choosing these figures is that all of them symbolize a certain class by being a member of it. In addition to this, the arrangement of the sections in the essay is made according to a certain order. Initially, female figures are stated so as to demonstrate the general perception towards women in the mentioned era. First of all, Lady Russell and Anne is analysed, thus, the reason of the main conflict in the novel; the separation of Anne and Captain Wentworth is emphasized. Then the other figures that are affected from the class structured society are explored and at that point the concept of sisterhood and its being shaped by the social structure is underlined. Finally, the male figures are examined and some assumptions are generated about formation of the main conflict. In conclusion, a judgment about the existence of the connection between social and economic structure of England in the 18th and 19th centuries and the relationships between Anne and other characters is reached and the parallelism of them is proved.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
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| Additional Information: | Supervisor: Hacer Demircan İnce IB Notu: B |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | class structure; social rules; social factors |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English |
| Depositing User: | Kamil Çömlekçi |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2010 08:55 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2019 11:09 |
| URI: | http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/96 |
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