Jane Austen is a well-known English writer from the 19th century. She is known for her unique views on human nature and how she talks about relationships. In this writing, Jane discusses her perspectives on relationships, social class, and gender roles. While she is writing she uses irony and satire which will be talked about. Irony and satire are two things that Jane is known for and it is sort of her “trademark”. Jane Austen creates fiction with lots of satire and when talking about romance. She begins writing with 15 letters that are written by Laura and they are directed to the daughter of a friend. Laura begins by describing how successful and beautiful she was at the age of 18. In the story she claims that the only flaw that she had …show more content…
When this story was written it was written at a time when social class was a distinct determining factor on how society would be. People were often judged by the amount of money, the time at home, and much more. Austen portrays the social classes that are up “higher” to be more prone to snobbery and believing that they are better than everyone else. Laura, the main character, is a part of the higher social class. She attends parties that are held for the wealthier. Austen takes this perspective of Laura being a part of the upper class and includes satire when the people are participating in them. On the other hand, Austen also shows remorse for the lower class. She knows that they have characteristics that the upper-class lack of. For example, Mr. Howard is a farmer, and he is known to be a “gentleman-like man, greatly superior to his friend,” (Austen 17). So while she is talking about the extremities of the upper class she also acknowledges the troubles that come with being in a lower class. She does keep it balanced and makes sure that her characters are not fully determined by just the class they are put in, but rather by virtues and