Romantic Period

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Romantic Period from the women's point of view

statement

'It is very valuable, especially in these times of feminism, to dive into the literature of Jane Austen and specifically into her most famous work; Pride and Prejudice.'

What do you already know about feminism and the Romantic Period?

Romantic Period

When and what?

• 18th and 19th century
• Age of Enlightenment
• French

Literature

• Before: unrealistic, now: creative
• Germany
• Other art forms

What century was the Romantic Period?

1. 17th and 18th
2. 18th and 19th
3. 18th
4. 19th

Literature

Literature

Individualism

Counter-reaction

Escapism and nature

History

Social consciousness

Theme's

How old did Jane Austen get?

1. 56
2. 63
3. 48
4. 41

Jane Austen

Novels

Pride and Prejudice

'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.'

symbolism

Symbolism

Dances

Houses

Outdoor environment

Perspective

The woman has a central role

Non-focused perspective

 

How many books did Jane Austen write?

1. 5
2. 7
3. 4
4. 6

Guess in which year the book Pride and Prejudice was filmed.

1. 2005
2. 2006
3. 2004
4. 2007

Mr. Bingley

Mr. Collins

Read to you

page 39 

Read to you

page 213

Jane Austen's criticism

Jane Austen's criticism

What is NOT a literary theme of the Romantic Period?

1. escapism
2. history
3. religion
4. individualism

Jane Austen as a source of inspiration

Jane Austen as a source of inspiration

"Anything is to be preferred or endured rather than marrying without affection."

How was Pride and Prejudice received at the time?

conclusion

The statement: 'It is very valuable, especially in these times of feminism, to dive into the literature of Jane Austen and specifically into her most famous work; Pride and Prejudice.'