Comments on: Is Elizabeth Bennet really a rebel?

By: Arie

Arie — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:22:36 +0000

Hi, I am also a fan of Jane Austen and currently writing on her novels’ adaptations into films. Hope we can share!

By: Pagina

Pagina — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:07:08 +0000

Hi, great site! I believe I can offer some insight as to why Jane Austen resisted making Elizabeth (and the book in general) political -- it is because, according to the long and detailed introduction of this edition of the book, the British government was extremely controlling and, to quote, "libertarian belief and public criticism of government were severely repressed." So it may well have been a practical thing.

By: Ku-chan

Ku-chan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:19:31 +0000

I don’t think Lizzie’s a rebel, but she might seem to be so in comparison with the company she keeps. I don’t believe she’s a model for modern female independence either – she simply has enough about her to stand up for herself and have her own opinions, in contrast to many of the personalities around her who just do what society expects of them without thinking for themselves. She’s wonderfully romantic in a way that her silly flirtatious sisters are not – she knows that there’s more to life and love than money and social rank, and knows that a man worth loving will want more than a girl who can giggle prettily and flutter her eyelashes temptingly!