After delving into the psychology behind feminist theory in relation to the famous novel by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, it becomes interesting to study the affect and influence that characters like Elizabeth have on[…]
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A Journey of Reason and Passion in Jane Eyre
Reason and passion -two polarizing aspects captured in one novel, Jane Eyre; the author, Charlotte Bronte, dives into the depths of one woman’s life, Jane. Commonly referred to as a Bildungsroman novel or a coming-of-age[…]
Unwavering – Personal Response to Pride and Prejudice
The concept of marriage – although it is important to the plot of Pride and Prejudice – holds an even deeper meaning for insight into Elizabeth Bennett’s character. Through the first proposal from Mr. Collins,[…]
The True Monstrosity
Women in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein play apparently disposable roles that are founded in a docile pliability. Females appear to be one-dimensionally portrayed as possessable and passive supports for the actions of the more prominently capable[…]
Psychological and Gender Analysis of Frankenstein
*I was torn between critiquing Frankenstein through the schools of Psychological or Feminist criticism so I combined the two.* I immediately saw Mary Shelley reflected in the character of the monster due to the fact[…]