Saranya, V M (2019) DELIVERANCE OF EMMA’S EXPLORATION OF SOCIAL DESTINY IN JANE AUSTEN’S EMMA. DELIVERANCE OF EMMA’S EXPLORATION OF SOCIAL DESTINY IN JANE AUSTEN’S EMMA, 6 (3). pp. 32-34. ISSN 2349-9753

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Abstract

In the 19th Century or in Austen's age social destiny was something
that everyone was very interested in. It depended greatly on one’s rank or
class in society. One's family name and its roots as well as one's fortune are
factors were considered when determining one's social destiny. For example,
someone of a higher class would be more fortunate in making a good
marriage; good in those days mainly meaning a comfortable marriage due to
the financial situation. In Emma, social status seems to be very important,
especially to Emma herself who says, “farmer can need none of my help, and
therefore is in one sense as much above my notice as in every other he is
below it”. Therefore in Emma's eyes the social destiny of a farmer would not
be anything of a high standard. In 'Pride and Prejudice it is also clear that the
aspect of social destiny is very important. Mrs. Bennet seems to be much
occupied with her daughters' destiny as she is in agreement with the very first
line of the novel, 'It is universally acknowledged that a man with a fortune
must be in want of a wife'. The social destiny of Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith
are both quite similar as they both come from similar backgrounds. In order
to explore the social destiny of these characters that Austen presents their
background is an important aspect to consider as well as Austen's actual
characterization of them, and their social destiny compared with their actual
destiny in the novel.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Woodhouse, Emma, Focused, Responsibility, Tradition, Consciousness.
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of English
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2024 08:57
Last Modified: 27 Sep 2024 08:57
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2286

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