外语学院 优秀毕业论文 The Appreciation of Pride and Prejudice.doc

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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1 Introduction Pride and Prejudice is one of the greatest masterpieces written by Jane Austen, the “Most Perfect Female Artist”. In this great work, irony can be found throughout. The author has lively described the ordinary lives of several famil