The Appreciation of Pride and Prejudice
ABSTRACT
Pride and Prejudice is a representative masterpiece written by Jane Austen. This fiction with social scenic style not only attracted vast readers long ago, but also brings with a unique artistic taste even by today. The application of irony is one of characteristics in the fiction. The author has vividly described five different kinds of loves and marriages by skillfully using irony and his witty and humorous language. Moreover, for the first time throughout the history of English literature, Jane Austen has completely researched and discussed about the issue of women’s circumstance and social status. She proposed and insisted that women should fight for their independent dignity and equal rights. It represents an advanced thinking of feminine consciousness.
Keywords：Pride and Prejudice Irony Love Marriage Feminine Consciousness
《傲慢与偏见》鉴赏
摘 要
《傲慢与偏见》是简.奥斯丁的代表作。这部社会风情画式的小说不仅在当时吸引着广大的读者，时至今日，仍给读者以独特的艺术享受。反讽手法的运用这部小说的一大特色，作者在小说中通过反讽手法的运用，以诙谐幽默的语言生动地刻画了四种不同模式的爱情和婚姻。并且，英国文学史上第一次全面探讨了妇女的处境和地位问题，主张妇女人格独立，争取平等权利，表现了女性意识的进步思想。
关键词：傲慢与偏见 反讽 爱情 婚姻 女性意识
CONTENTS
Abstract…………………………………………………… I
摘要………………………………………………………… II
1 Introduction…………………………………………… 1
2 Irony……………………………………………………… 2
2.1 What Is Irony?…………………………………………… 2
2.2 Irony In Pride and Prejudice ……………………… 6
3 Feminine Consciousness……………………………… 10
3.1 What Is Feminine Consciousness……………………… 10
3.2 Feminine Consciousness In
Pride and Prejudice………………………………………… 11
3.2.1 Era Background Of Pride and Prejudice…………… 11
3.2.2 Feminine Consciousness Of Elizabeth In
Pride and Prejudice…………………………………………… 12
4 Love And Marriage……………………………………… 16
4.1 Brief Introduction……………………………………… 16
4.2 Five Different Marriages In
Pride and Prejudice…………………………………………… 17
5 Conclusion…………………………………………………… 21
References………………………………………………… 22
Acknowledgements………………………………………… 23
