Emma Jane Austen

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• Studiejaar 6

01:01

Mr. Martin is a farmer. Why does Emma tell Harriet not to marry Mr. Martin?

1. Emma is in love with Mr. Martin
2. Emma thinks Harriet is socially above Mr. Martin
3. Emma thinks Mr. Martin is insincere
4. Emma thinks Mr. Martin has a terminal illness

02:12

Jane herself is young, pretty, talented, and smart. However, she must rely on finding a position as a governess in a wealthy household until she finds a man who is interested in her. Why?

02:13

• Less mobility & freedom 
• Fewer options
• Reliance on marriage & settling down
• Devotion well-being of husband 
• Men placed in a position of control
• In need of moral guidance from men

Marriage: question of love or financial and social pressure?

"A single woman, with a very narrow income, must be a ridiculous, disagreeable, old maid!"

04:13

Mr. Knightley takes it upon himself to make Emma aware of her misguided behavior and lecture her. Which gender-related stereotype does this illustrate?

(p. 149) "She was good enough for Mr Elton, no doubt; accomplished enough for Highbury – handsome enough – to look plain, probably, by Harriet’s side…’ ‘But Harriet brought no name, no blood, no alliance."