Pride and Prejudice, a novel written in the 19th century, is about women who feel they have to marry to be happy. How true is this and how much has society’s perception of marriage and women changed in today’s time? Write a well-developed literary response essay in which you examine the following:
How important was it for women to marry during the 19th century? What did it say about their status in society?
How did Jane Austen reflect her stance on marriage through the main character, Elizabeth?
How is marriage and women viewed today? Has it changed or remained the same as it was in the 19th century?
Include examples, and quotes from the novel to substantiate your viewpoint.
Word count: 400- 450
Content provides relevant information.
It is reflective of critical thinking.
The presentation has a well-thought introduction.
The main points are well supported with examples and references to the novel.
Citations are included.
The sequence of information is mapped out to provide a suitable structure for the presentation.
The content is free of plagiarism.
A suitable conclusion is provided for the essay.
The presentation is free from spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors.
Language is appropriate and grade specific.
Information is clearly focused in an organized and thoughtful manner. It is constructed in a logical pattern to support the discussion.
Demonstrate reasonable application of standard English, complete thought and language use that is appropriate in style and tone to the intended context, audience and purpose.
