Saturday, February 20, 2010

Essay time at Netherfield...

Give an account of the Netherfield Ball, emphasising particularly, the 'good' or 'bad' breeding of the most important characters.

Soooo, it's all a bit boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl hates boy, girl has this excruciating family.
What do I want you to cover in your first essay?

You need to show how the Bennet's display of their lack of class/breeding at the Netherfield Ball, in all its technicolour glory, reflects what was important to Austen and her milieu. Don't just make it a roll-call of eye-rolling embarrassment; remember to link your examples to the issues Austen was concerned with. What was important, in her opinion? What is she highlighting through these characters' behaviour?

Due: Wednesday 24th Feb! Don't submit this late! I will not pass you, plus I will give you the famous MzMez glare. (no pressure....)

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