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The Victorian Era 1837-1901

The 18th Century There were many closer heirs to Anne, but they were all Catholic; As a result, George’s reign was questioned by the Catholics; deposing was attempted and failed.

“I am Not Amused”

High Society (social Class) Upper class; elite; socialites In the Victorian Era Valued: history, heritage, lineage and the continuity of their family line. Believed: born to rule through divine right Noblesse Oblige the Elite's duty to take care of society Hoped: to continue tradition and the status quo primogeniture (first born son inherits everything) Enjoyed a life of luxury and leisure Owned most everything around By the late Victorian period—the middle class was only beginning to be recognized

Jane Austen The Art of Social Commentary in Pre-Victorian and Victorian British Society

PERSUADE Social Commentary Expressing one’s thoughts and views for the betterment of society… Purpose? PERSUADE

Jane Austen Remained unmarried, but wrote about the institution of marriage with remarkable insight. Was proposed to at least once; turned him down Devoted to her family; corresponded with them often Daughter of a clergyman in a family of eight children

Anonymous…but why? Published anonymously—most women of her time did, because to be a published woman was very vulgar—women were meant to be genteel

Social Commentary Main focus: absurdities of social life Medium: satirical Intention: make brilliant observations on human nature and shows a gift for contriving dramatic situations. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” (Pride and Prejudice)

Unconscious or conscious? when a writer points to a problem caused by social customs without explicitly challenging those customs. conscious when a writer directly attributes a problem to social customs.

“On Making an Agreeable Marriage” A letter from an Aunt to a Niece Primary or Secondary source? Why do we need to establish this? Purpose of a letter? Inform of the going ons in life Entertain with stories Persuade one to take advice

As we Read… Author’s tone Author’s Purpose Your Reaction

Courtship in the 19th Century Love Compatibility Money Respectability Examples from letter Importance

What does this tell us about courtship and marriage?