Choice 2: Where do we see the seduction and lust start to destroy Gawain, our young hero? What is the author trying to tell us?
Gawain's major weakness as a hero is falling into the temptation of seduction and lust. As a knight, it is Gawain's responsibility to uphold a certain chivalric code. This honorable code entails following the very important five knightly virtues: friendship, generosity, courtesy, chastity, and piety. Giving in to lust causes Gawain to break each one of these virtues while he is staying with his host. Gawain and his host's wife "Were accorded so closely in company there"(1011). While taking advantage of his host's generosity by accepting large amounts of food, clothing, and women, he also breaks the remaining virtues when he commits adultery with his host's wife. When Gawain "prays with all his might"(737), he finds a castle to take shelter in. Gawain accepting a challenge from the Green Knight symbolizes his temptation for lust, as in medieval times green symbolized lust. As Gawain continues to break the chivalric code and grow away from God, bad things will come about in his future.
Similar to Beowulf, the author is trying to instill proper values in the readers. Gawain is being made an example of so that readers will not indulge in the sin of lust, and remain chaste, virtuous, and honest.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Dating Rules
1. While on a date, it is important to practice good manners. This rule applies especially at dinner. No talking with food in your mouth, or being rude to the staff. You want your date to want to be seen in public with you.
2. Remain focused on your date. This is a time to enjoy being with one another. This means no texting or calling other people, and certainly means not looking at other members of the opposite sex instead of your date.
3. Keep the conversation flowing; no one likes awkward silences. Talk about similar interests, and not subjects that are too controversial.
4. Be sure to share. Be sure to share aspects about yourself with your date in conversation, but also be sure to share the conversation yourself. No one likes to listen to one person talk about themseves the whole time. So, ask your date questions and listen to what they have to say, too.
5. Relax and have fun. Laugh and joke around to make each other feel comfortable. You are together to get to know each other and see if a relationship might be possible, do not act as if you are interviewing each other.
6. If you are interested in having a relationship with your date, let them know. Do not wait too long to talk to your date again or you will never make progress. Find common ground between being overly eager and playing hard to get.
2. Remain focused on your date. This is a time to enjoy being with one another. This means no texting or calling other people, and certainly means not looking at other members of the opposite sex instead of your date.
3. Keep the conversation flowing; no one likes awkward silences. Talk about similar interests, and not subjects that are too controversial.
4. Be sure to share. Be sure to share aspects about yourself with your date in conversation, but also be sure to share the conversation yourself. No one likes to listen to one person talk about themseves the whole time. So, ask your date questions and listen to what they have to say, too.
5. Relax and have fun. Laugh and joke around to make each other feel comfortable. You are together to get to know each other and see if a relationship might be possible, do not act as if you are interviewing each other.
6. If you are interested in having a relationship with your date, let them know. Do not wait too long to talk to your date again or you will never make progress. Find common ground between being overly eager and playing hard to get.
7. Be honest with one another. In a relationship, honesty is key from the start. As you start to get to know each other more, say how you really feel. No one likes being lied to, and ruining someone's trust is a step in ruining a relationship.
8. To be in a successful relationship you need to be able to communicate effectively. As you get to know your date more it is important to share deeper thoughts and feelings. Communication helps the two of you grow stronger as a couple and overcome problems and difficulties together.
9. Show your appreciation. Everyone likes to be assured that they are loved and appreciated. Relationships are about working together and for one another. Gifts and kind words can go a long way in showing your appreciation and making someone else happy.
10. If you break up, it may be very painful and as difficult as it seems, try not to have hard feelings. Being angry with someone makes it impossible to let go. Wish them well, and then pick yourself by focusing on yourself, work, friends, or anything that will help you feel better.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Essential #2
Discuss biblical allusions and religious symbolism in Beowulf.
There are numerous different religious allusions and symbolism presented in Beowulf. Both the Danes and the Geats believe that God and fate are the reason for all of life's events. People, like Beowulf, all have their futures predetermined. Those who are successful, are given the tools they need to succeed combined with the will of God to enable them to achieve greatness. They attribute all of their victories to god: "had not holy God granted him victory; the wise Lord, Ruler of the Heavens, settled the issue easily after the hero had scrambled to his feet"(1537-1540). God's influence in their lives is praised as Beowulf, a "man [...] much favored by fate"(1685), proclaims his gratitude after his success in the battle with Grendel's mother: "the risk was enormous; our encounter would have ended at once if God had not guarded me"(1639-1641). In addition to God playing a major role in the lives of the people in Beowulf. There are also many allusions to the Bible. For example, Grendel and his mother both stand for hatred and evil, especially because Grendel is the representation of the devil and the "embittered fiend, enemy of god"(1664-1665). After Grendel and his mother were killed, it was like the world was "purged of its impurity"(1605).
There are numerous different religious allusions and symbolism presented in Beowulf. Both the Danes and the Geats believe that God and fate are the reason for all of life's events. People, like Beowulf, all have their futures predetermined. Those who are successful, are given the tools they need to succeed combined with the will of God to enable them to achieve greatness. They attribute all of their victories to god: "had not holy God granted him victory; the wise Lord, Ruler of the Heavens, settled the issue easily after the hero had scrambled to his feet"(1537-1540). God's influence in their lives is praised as Beowulf, a "man [...] much favored by fate"(1685), proclaims his gratitude after his success in the battle with Grendel's mother: "the risk was enormous; our encounter would have ended at once if God had not guarded me"(1639-1641). In addition to God playing a major role in the lives of the people in Beowulf. There are also many allusions to the Bible. For example, Grendel and his mother both stand for hatred and evil, especially because Grendel is the representation of the devil and the "embittered fiend, enemy of god"(1664-1665). After Grendel and his mother were killed, it was like the world was "purged of its impurity"(1605).
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Essential #1
Essential #1: What are the social obligations of a hero? Is Beowulf aware of his deification process?
Although the actions, powers, or capabilities of a hero may differ, almost all heroes share the same social obligations. Most heroes gain their title and respect from the public by serving and protecting the people. It is a hero's job to be selfless and put the wellbeing of the public before anything. A hero must serve and protect the people, even if it takes an immense amount of courage and strength in a potentially uncomfortable or dangerous situation.
It seems that Beowulf is aware of his deification process. When Beowulf heard of Hrothgar's troubles with Grendel, he "said he would sail over the sea to assist the famous leader; the warrior king, since he needed hardy men"(199-201). Beowulf is confident that his abilities will be able to help Hrothgar, and if Beowulf did not view himself as a hero, he probably would not have gone to aid someone in need of help. Furthermore, like Beowulf, other members of society recognize his heroic qualities, and perpetuate Beowulf's deification process. People who lay eyes on Beowulf for the first time recognize how special he is: "I've never set eyes on a more noble man, a warrior in armor, than one among your band; he's no mere retainer, so enobled by his weapons. May his looks never belie him and his lordly bearing"(244-248), and have no doubt in Beowulf's capabilities: "They, in their armor, seem altogether worthy of the highest esteem. I have no doubt of their leader's might, he who has brought these brave men to Herot"(365-367).
Although the actions, powers, or capabilities of a hero may differ, almost all heroes share the same social obligations. Most heroes gain their title and respect from the public by serving and protecting the people. It is a hero's job to be selfless and put the wellbeing of the public before anything. A hero must serve and protect the people, even if it takes an immense amount of courage and strength in a potentially uncomfortable or dangerous situation.
It seems that Beowulf is aware of his deification process. When Beowulf heard of Hrothgar's troubles with Grendel, he "said he would sail over the sea to assist the famous leader; the warrior king, since he needed hardy men"(199-201). Beowulf is confident that his abilities will be able to help Hrothgar, and if Beowulf did not view himself as a hero, he probably would not have gone to aid someone in need of help. Furthermore, like Beowulf, other members of society recognize his heroic qualities, and perpetuate Beowulf's deification process. People who lay eyes on Beowulf for the first time recognize how special he is: "I've never set eyes on a more noble man, a warrior in armor, than one among your band; he's no mere retainer, so enobled by his weapons. May his looks never belie him and his lordly bearing"(244-248), and have no doubt in Beowulf's capabilities: "They, in their armor, seem altogether worthy of the highest esteem. I have no doubt of their leader's might, he who has brought these brave men to Herot"(365-367).
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Pride and Prejudice Essay
Hannah McCaffrey
English: F- Mr. George
April 16, 2009
Pride and Prejudice Essay
In it’s most simplistic terms, marriage is a vow between a man and a woman to remain committed to each other forever. There are several marital motives that differ from one person, or couple, to the next. Incentives for marriage can include personal gain, mutual comfort, or pure, everlasting happiness. Although there is not a sole basis of marriage, a marriage for the sake of pure love is undoubtably the most favorable. The novel Pride and Prejudice is proof of love’s triumph over marrying for personal gain or practicality.
A mercenary marriage is a match made for monetary gains and other personal rewards. Mrs. Bennet is very closely connected with mercenary marriages. Mrs. Bennet’s character can be summed up in a single sentence: "The business of her life was to get her daughters married"(7 Austen). Mrs. Bennet’s singular goal in life was to marry her daughters off to rich men. When Elizabeth explained to her mother the great happiness she felt in marrying Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Bennet changed her dislike of Darcy: "how rich and how great you will be! What pin-money, what jewels, what carriages you will have! Jane’s is nothing to it–nothing at all. I am so pleased–so happy! Such a charming man!"(365). Mrs. Bennet does not care if her daughters are happy. She feels that as long as her daughters are taken care of financially that is all they need. Mrs. Bennet is very wrong following this way of thinking. However, she is not the only one who is an example of advocating for mercenary marriages.
Mrs. Bennet is very vocal with her feelings about marital advantages. George Wickham’s actions take the ideas Mrs. Bennet has about mercenary marriage and take them to a new extreme. In fact, Wickham is the exemplification of a person entering a mercenary marriage. Wickham’s first attempt at marriage, is pursuing Miss King. Wickham "paid her not the smallest attention till her grandfather’s death made her mistress of this fortune"(153). In addition to his pursuit of marrying for monetary purposes, Wickham also sought Mr. Darcy’s sister, fifteen year old Georgiana, "she was persuaded to believe herself in love, and to consent to an elopement"(199). Wickham would have selfishly shattered Georgiana’s noble reputation, as well as the Darcy name, for more money and a higher status. Not only did Wickham think of being this selfish, in a later situation, he actually acted upon these thoughts. Wickham ran away with Lydia Bennet before the pair was married. Mr. Gardiner found out that at first Wickham and Lydia were "not married, nor can I find there was any intention of being so"(292). Wickham merely wanted to use Lydia. However, Mr. Darcy saved the Bennet family from a huge disgrace by paying Wickham to marry Lydia.
Had it not been for money, Lydia and Wickham would have never been married. Wickham did not want to marry Lydia, all he wanted was money. His debts may be paid and his job may be secured, but he will never be truly happy. Not having financial worries does not bring complete happiness to a marriage. Having money in a marriage does not give the sense of complete satisfaction that can only come with being in love.
Another motive of marriage that does not have the most favorable outcome is a prudential marriage. Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins both entered into a prudential marriage. Their marriage was a smart match that benefitted both of them. However, they are not in love. Mr. Collins never intended on marrying based on love. Before proposing to Charlotte, Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennet, "he set about it in a very orderly manner, with all the observances, which he supposed a regular part of the business"(104). He has three reasons he uses to persuade Elizabeth that they will be a smart match: "to set the example of matrimony in his parish [...] add very greatly to my happiness [...] recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness"(105). He does not love Lizzy. Mr. Collins believes they will have a good marriage even if they are not in love. His proposal demonstrates no passion. There is only logical reasons for the possibility of their marriage.
Mr. Collins continued his path of a logical, prudent marriage when he and Charlotte Lucas became engaged. Charlotte was also looking for a prudent marriage. Charlotte claimed that "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance"(24). She believed a couple can be completely in love, but "it does not advance their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation"(24). Charlotte always went "Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object: it was the only honourable provision for well educated young women of small fortune [...] however uncertain of given happiness"(122). "Miss Lucas [...] accepted him solely from the pure and disinterested desire of an establishment, cared not how soon that establishment were gained"(122). Charlotte wants to get married because she knows it will be beneficial to her. She hopes that she will find happiness in that marriage but she believes that a prudent marriage will give her a better chance at happiness than a marriage based on love.
The intent that Mr. Collins and Charlotte have for their marriage is not one of unyielding happiness. It is a marriage based off of logic and common sense. They are well suited for one another, and the marriage will benefit both of them. Prudence may bring contentment and satisfaction, but it will always lack the completeness that only a love marriage has.
Although couples get married for mercenary and prudent reasons, marrying for love is the necessary factor in a marriage that will create perpetual happiness. Both of the marriages between Jane Bennet and Charles Bingly, and Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, were based upon true love. After Jane’s engagement she expresses her felicity: "I am certainly the most fortunate creature that ever existed! [...] If I could but see you as happy!"(339). Bingly and Jane’s marriage also encompasses prudence, making them a great match. They are deeply in love, "and in spite of his being a lover, Elizabeth really believed all his expectations of felicity to be rationally founded, because they had for basis the excellent understanding, and superior-excellent disposition of Jane"(336). Bingly and Jane are in love, and their marriage makes sense. Two people suited for each other in love make a very happy match.
Love has offered Jane such an elation that she wants her beloved sister to feel the same amount of joy: "And do you really love him quite well enough? Oh, Lizzy, do any thing rather than marry without affection"(361). Mr. Bennet also supports Jane’s plights to ensure that Lizzy will marry for love: "But will they make you happy? [...] Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage. You could scarcely escape discredit and misery. My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your partner in life"(364).
Jane knows the happiness love brings and she wants to share it with her sister. Mr. Bennet married Mrs. Bennet out of mercenary motives: "captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good-humor which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind had ver early in their marriage put an end to all real affection for her"(231). Mr. Bennet’s situation makes him want better for his favorite daughter. Both Jane and Mr. Bennet realize that love is the most important motive for marriage. Their initial caution of Mr. Darcy is only spurred by want of Elizabeth to enter into a marriage with love, and to be in the happiest situation possible.
Although it took her a while to realize her love for Darcy, "her sentiments had undergone so material a change"(354), since he first proposed to her, she now found herself completely in love with him. Darcy shared Elizabeth’s adoration and when she agreed to marry him "The happiness which this reply produced was such as he had probably never felt before"(354). Darcy gave up everything for even a chance at marrying Elizabeth. He overcame "His sense of her inferiority, of its being a Despite society’s rigid class structure of this time, Darcy was able to overcome every negative about Elizabeth, and ask for her hand in marriage anyway. After her rejection, Darcy was willing to change for someone of a lower class: "You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you, I was properly humbled"(357). Darcy endured countless hardships all for his love of Elizabeth.
The challenges that faced Darcy and Elizabeth’s path to a loving marriage were hard to overcome. However, their struggles made them stronger. Having to work to be together makes the end result of being together in love, if possible, even more worth it. Darcy’s endurance shows that true love is worth any price. Money cannot buy happiness in a marriage. Prudence does not leave the partners of a marriage completely fulfilled. Having true love is the single most extraordinary element in a marriage, and having to struggle to be with a loved one makes being together in the end even greater.
English: F- Mr. George
April 16, 2009
Pride and Prejudice Essay
In it’s most simplistic terms, marriage is a vow between a man and a woman to remain committed to each other forever. There are several marital motives that differ from one person, or couple, to the next. Incentives for marriage can include personal gain, mutual comfort, or pure, everlasting happiness. Although there is not a sole basis of marriage, a marriage for the sake of pure love is undoubtably the most favorable. The novel Pride and Prejudice is proof of love’s triumph over marrying for personal gain or practicality.
A mercenary marriage is a match made for monetary gains and other personal rewards. Mrs. Bennet is very closely connected with mercenary marriages. Mrs. Bennet’s character can be summed up in a single sentence: "The business of her life was to get her daughters married"(7 Austen). Mrs. Bennet’s singular goal in life was to marry her daughters off to rich men. When Elizabeth explained to her mother the great happiness she felt in marrying Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Bennet changed her dislike of Darcy: "how rich and how great you will be! What pin-money, what jewels, what carriages you will have! Jane’s is nothing to it–nothing at all. I am so pleased–so happy! Such a charming man!"(365). Mrs. Bennet does not care if her daughters are happy. She feels that as long as her daughters are taken care of financially that is all they need. Mrs. Bennet is very wrong following this way of thinking. However, she is not the only one who is an example of advocating for mercenary marriages.
Mrs. Bennet is very vocal with her feelings about marital advantages. George Wickham’s actions take the ideas Mrs. Bennet has about mercenary marriage and take them to a new extreme. In fact, Wickham is the exemplification of a person entering a mercenary marriage. Wickham’s first attempt at marriage, is pursuing Miss King. Wickham "paid her not the smallest attention till her grandfather’s death made her mistress of this fortune"(153). In addition to his pursuit of marrying for monetary purposes, Wickham also sought Mr. Darcy’s sister, fifteen year old Georgiana, "she was persuaded to believe herself in love, and to consent to an elopement"(199). Wickham would have selfishly shattered Georgiana’s noble reputation, as well as the Darcy name, for more money and a higher status. Not only did Wickham think of being this selfish, in a later situation, he actually acted upon these thoughts. Wickham ran away with Lydia Bennet before the pair was married. Mr. Gardiner found out that at first Wickham and Lydia were "not married, nor can I find there was any intention of being so"(292). Wickham merely wanted to use Lydia. However, Mr. Darcy saved the Bennet family from a huge disgrace by paying Wickham to marry Lydia.
Had it not been for money, Lydia and Wickham would have never been married. Wickham did not want to marry Lydia, all he wanted was money. His debts may be paid and his job may be secured, but he will never be truly happy. Not having financial worries does not bring complete happiness to a marriage. Having money in a marriage does not give the sense of complete satisfaction that can only come with being in love.
Another motive of marriage that does not have the most favorable outcome is a prudential marriage. Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins both entered into a prudential marriage. Their marriage was a smart match that benefitted both of them. However, they are not in love. Mr. Collins never intended on marrying based on love. Before proposing to Charlotte, Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennet, "he set about it in a very orderly manner, with all the observances, which he supposed a regular part of the business"(104). He has three reasons he uses to persuade Elizabeth that they will be a smart match: "to set the example of matrimony in his parish [...] add very greatly to my happiness [...] recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness"(105). He does not love Lizzy. Mr. Collins believes they will have a good marriage even if they are not in love. His proposal demonstrates no passion. There is only logical reasons for the possibility of their marriage.
Mr. Collins continued his path of a logical, prudent marriage when he and Charlotte Lucas became engaged. Charlotte was also looking for a prudent marriage. Charlotte claimed that "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance"(24). She believed a couple can be completely in love, but "it does not advance their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation"(24). Charlotte always went "Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object: it was the only honourable provision for well educated young women of small fortune [...] however uncertain of given happiness"(122). "Miss Lucas [...] accepted him solely from the pure and disinterested desire of an establishment, cared not how soon that establishment were gained"(122). Charlotte wants to get married because she knows it will be beneficial to her. She hopes that she will find happiness in that marriage but she believes that a prudent marriage will give her a better chance at happiness than a marriage based on love.
The intent that Mr. Collins and Charlotte have for their marriage is not one of unyielding happiness. It is a marriage based off of logic and common sense. They are well suited for one another, and the marriage will benefit both of them. Prudence may bring contentment and satisfaction, but it will always lack the completeness that only a love marriage has.
Although couples get married for mercenary and prudent reasons, marrying for love is the necessary factor in a marriage that will create perpetual happiness. Both of the marriages between Jane Bennet and Charles Bingly, and Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, were based upon true love. After Jane’s engagement she expresses her felicity: "I am certainly the most fortunate creature that ever existed! [...] If I could but see you as happy!"(339). Bingly and Jane’s marriage also encompasses prudence, making them a great match. They are deeply in love, "and in spite of his being a lover, Elizabeth really believed all his expectations of felicity to be rationally founded, because they had for basis the excellent understanding, and superior-excellent disposition of Jane"(336). Bingly and Jane are in love, and their marriage makes sense. Two people suited for each other in love make a very happy match.
Love has offered Jane such an elation that she wants her beloved sister to feel the same amount of joy: "And do you really love him quite well enough? Oh, Lizzy, do any thing rather than marry without affection"(361). Mr. Bennet also supports Jane’s plights to ensure that Lizzy will marry for love: "But will they make you happy? [...] Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage. You could scarcely escape discredit and misery. My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your partner in life"(364).
Jane knows the happiness love brings and she wants to share it with her sister. Mr. Bennet married Mrs. Bennet out of mercenary motives: "captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good-humor which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind had ver early in their marriage put an end to all real affection for her"(231). Mr. Bennet’s situation makes him want better for his favorite daughter. Both Jane and Mr. Bennet realize that love is the most important motive for marriage. Their initial caution of Mr. Darcy is only spurred by want of Elizabeth to enter into a marriage with love, and to be in the happiest situation possible.
Although it took her a while to realize her love for Darcy, "her sentiments had undergone so material a change"(354), since he first proposed to her, she now found herself completely in love with him. Darcy shared Elizabeth’s adoration and when she agreed to marry him "The happiness which this reply produced was such as he had probably never felt before"(354). Darcy gave up everything for even a chance at marrying Elizabeth. He overcame "His sense of her inferiority, of its being a Despite society’s rigid class structure of this time, Darcy was able to overcome every negative about Elizabeth, and ask for her hand in marriage anyway. After her rejection, Darcy was willing to change for someone of a lower class: "You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you, I was properly humbled"(357). Darcy endured countless hardships all for his love of Elizabeth.
The challenges that faced Darcy and Elizabeth’s path to a loving marriage were hard to overcome. However, their struggles made them stronger. Having to work to be together makes the end result of being together in love, if possible, even more worth it. Darcy’s endurance shows that true love is worth any price. Money cannot buy happiness in a marriage. Prudence does not leave the partners of a marriage completely fulfilled. Having true love is the single most extraordinary element in a marriage, and having to struggle to be with a loved one makes being together in the end even greater.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Lady Catherine Analysis
Lady Catherine de Bourgh exemplifies the class system of the 1800s by haughtily holding herself above others, demanding that she always be right, and getting what she wants from others, regardless of what they think. Lady Catherine is selfish and very rude to others. She states exactly what is on her mind "in so authoritative a tone"(162), "delivering her opinion on every subject in so decisive a manner as proved that she was not used to have her judgement controverted"(163). No one stood up to Lady Catherine’s inconsiderate remarks "and Elizabeth suspected herself to be the first creature who had ever dared to trifle with so much dignified impertinence"(165). Lady Catherine believes she has the right to control others around her simply because of her high social status. She believes in the class system of their age and tries to deter Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s engagement. She is a firm supporter of how Mr. Darcy was brought up: "to be selfish and over bearing, to care for none beyond my own family circle, to think meanly of the rest of the world"(357). Lady Catherine’s supercilious manner causes her to constantly belittle others through emphasizing her importance because of her social status.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is very comparable to a cat. Cats are either too dumb or too smart to listen to their owners, but either way, just like Lady Catherine, they answer to no one. Lady Catherine feels that she is the only one who has reached the highest peak of social stature, just as cats stand alone. She does not care at all what others think, like how cats don't care what their owners have to say. Both are solitary and disconnected from others.
Lady Catherine is like Kanye West because both are either hated or adored because of their self-proclaimed greatness.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is very comparable to a cat. Cats are either too dumb or too smart to listen to their owners, but either way, just like Lady Catherine, they answer to no one. Lady Catherine feels that she is the only one who has reached the highest peak of social stature, just as cats stand alone. She does not care at all what others think, like how cats don't care what their owners have to say. Both are solitary and disconnected from others.
Lady Catherine is like Kanye West because both are either hated or adored because of their self-proclaimed greatness.
Lydia Analysis
Lydia is a lascivious hussy, ignorant to the feelings of others around her, and selfishly only cares about her immature impulses. Throughout the entire novel, Lydia was completely obsessed with ideally obtaining a handsome, rich officer for a husband. When the militia leaves Meryton, Lydia begs her father to follow them to Brighton. Elizabeth pleads with her father not to let Lydia go because she knows it will only cause trouble: "Her character will be fixed; and she will, at sixteen, be the most determined flirt that ever made herself and her family ridiculous. A flirt, too, in the worst and meanest degree of flirtation"(226). It is plainly obvious how focused Lydia is on chasing men as Miss Bingley painfully hints to Elizabeth: "are not the ----shire militia removed from Meryton? They must be a great loss to your family"(262). Just as Elizabeth predicted, Lydia’s relentless quest of male attention led her down the wrong path. Lydia ran away with Wickham, only marrying him because of Mr. Darcy’s help. Her selfish actions gave her a very bad reputation and could have done the same for her entire family as Mr. Collins pointed out, "who [...] will connect themselves with such a family"(287), that has a daughter as indecent as Lydia. Lydia’s selfishness rubbed off on Kitty which became clear when "removed from the influence of Lydia’s example, she became [...] less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid"(372). Putting her own lustful and selfish desires before her family’s needs and feelings shows how idiotic and inconsiderate Lydia really is.
Lydia is like a horrible referee. She makes the same amount of bad decisions as a referee can make in a single game. Just as a referee can be completely ruthless and inconsiderate of a team or a player, Lydia acts the same way toward her family. Similar to the way no one can get through to Lydia, it is impossible to sway a referee’s decisions. However, there is one glaring similarity between Lydia and a bad referee: neither of them have any common sense.
Today, Lydia is comparable to Britney Spears. Both of them are irrational hussies who disregard what other’s think, and get married impulsively.
Lydia is like a horrible referee. She makes the same amount of bad decisions as a referee can make in a single game. Just as a referee can be completely ruthless and inconsiderate of a team or a player, Lydia acts the same way toward her family. Similar to the way no one can get through to Lydia, it is impossible to sway a referee’s decisions. However, there is one glaring similarity between Lydia and a bad referee: neither of them have any common sense.
Today, Lydia is comparable to Britney Spears. Both of them are irrational hussies who disregard what other’s think, and get married impulsively.
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