I'm currently finishing reading the book Emma, which I will write my next essay on for the independent reading project. My question that I'm trying to answer is what Jane Austen thinks the different kinds of marriage are during her time period.
I haven't finished brainstorming yet, but I think I'm going to reflect on the marriages of Mr. Knightly and Emma, and Harriett and Mr. Martin. Emma and Mr. Knightly was not only an affectionate marriage (they actually loved each other), but they also had important things to learn from each other. Harriett's marriage to Mr. Martin, which was also an affectionate marriage, but it was also very advantageous on Harriett's part; she gained status when she married Mr. Martin.
I should reflect probably on a third marriage, but I'm still not quite sure yet.
Did you ever end up finding another romance book and your subject sounds really interesting what main question are you focusing on for your entire books. I've been meaning to read a book by Jane Austen you should recommend me one.
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