Persuasion by Jane Austen (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Setting of Persuasion
Setting of Persuasion
Regency England
How Navy enables social mobility in Persuasion
How Navy enables social mobility in Persuasion
Officers earn status through merit & service, not inheritance
Austen's stance on class in Persuasion
Austen's stance on class in Persuasion
Complex: defends tradition but subtly supports social mobility
Central question in persuasion theme
Central question in persuasion theme
Remain firm in convictions vs. open to influence of others
Wentworth's ideal woman's character
Wentworth's ideal woman's character
Strong character and independent mind
Anne's conclusion about being persuaded
Anne's conclusion about being persuaded
Right to be persuaded; duty essential to woman's character
Sir Walter's fundamental flaw
Sir Walter's fundamental flaw
Can't distinguish genuine worth from superficial status
How Crofts challenge separate spheres
How Crofts challenge separate spheres
Mrs. Croft at sea; Admiral helps at home; share all tasks
Separate spheres doctrine definition
Separate spheres doctrine definition
Men in public domain; women in private domestic sphere
New vs. traditional gentleman ideal
New vs. traditional gentleman ideal
Merit & earned status vs. inherited titles & wealth