Jane Austen into Films
Mon
01
Jun
2015
Persuasion
Anne is very much loved and appreciated by everyone.
Do you think these people’s love is sincere? Or, is there any concealed interest in it?
Think of the people who surround her and explain her relation towards her.
Wed
20
May
2015
Mansfield Park
Basically Mansfield Park tells the story of a poor girl who comes to live with a rich family and
finally marries the rich son.
Does the story ring a bell? What does it remind you of?
Thu
12
Feb
2015
Emma (1996)
Emma states that the mere thought of Mr Knightley returning Harriet´s affections makes her ill to the point of realising that she wants Mr Knightley just for herself. The idea of losing him torments her.
a) Can this be an unmistakable sign of true love? Discuss.
Mr Knightley is considered the most gentlemanlike of all Austen´s male characters.
b) What values and ideas does Mr Knightley stand for? hint: Consider the symbolism of his name.
Wed
17
Dec
2014
Northanger Abbey (2007)
Gothic novels were the popular culture of Jane Austen´s times. Catherine´s reading of this type of novels affect her thinking and behaviour.
What aspects of contemporary pop culture may be harmful to young people nowadays? Think in terms of TV programmes.
Thu
06
Nov
2014
Becoming Jane
The pressure of expectations
Both Jane and Tom Lefroy are affected by the pressure and limitations of society. In the case of Jane, her parents pressure her
to marry and assure a good position in life whereas in the case of Mr Lefroy, his uncle, Judge Langlois, expects him to become a disciplined lawyer and obey his commands in order to receive his
inheritance. In other words, they are expected to behave in a certain way.
Do you feel under anybody’s pressure? What do your parents expect you to do?