Předmětem této bakalářské práce je sociální kritika ve společnosti, která se objevuje v románech Jane Austenové, anglické spisovatelky a zakladatelky moderního rodinného románu, v osmnáctém století. Tato práce je rozdělena na dvě hlavní části. První část se jmenuje: Kontext Jane Austenové a její společnost v osmnáctém století a je rozdělena na několik podkapitol. Pojednává o problémech, kterými se Austenová zabývala, autorky, kterými byla ovlivněna, o hrdinkách v jejích románech a také o kritice a problematice žen, které publikovaly svá literární díla. Druhá část bakalářské práce má dvě podkapitoly a každá rozebírá jeden z mých vybraných románů Austenové, které jsou podle mě nejdůležitější. První pojednává o románu Pýcha a předsudek a druhá o románu Rozum a cit. Za těmito kapitolami následuje shrnutí, které stručně rekapituluje celou práci.
Anotace v angličtině
The object of this undergraduate thesis is to connect Austen's characteristic style and approach of writing with her witty criticism hidden in her novels as well feminist aspects of her work. Analysis of her strong female characters who mock the uptight English society using their wit, wisdom and irony are also one of the goals of this thesis. Austen's feminist approach is highlighted in the first major section of this thesis. The discussion about morals in eighteenth century as well as the situation of women in those days and the beginning of feminism is presented in the very first part of major section. Austen's contemporary writer Mary Wollstonecraft was connected to Austen's work via her opinions and the second part of the first section describes the main links between them. The importance of female authorship and criticism of women are discussed in the third part. Various and unique heroines of Austen are presented in the fourth part entitled "Heroines in Jane Austen's Novels". The second major section focuses on the beginnings and interpretations of two books (Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility). A closer look on irony and wit used in Pride and Prejudice is brought along with the analysis of main strong features of Sense and Sensibility. Finally, there is the summarization of the whole thesis in the conclusion part.
Předmětem této bakalářské práce je sociální kritika ve společnosti, která se objevuje v románech Jane Austenové, anglické spisovatelky a zakladatelky moderního rodinného románu, v osmnáctém století. Tato práce je rozdělena na dvě hlavní části. První část se jmenuje: Kontext Jane Austenové a její společnost v osmnáctém století a je rozdělena na několik podkapitol. Pojednává o problémech, kterými se Austenová zabývala, autorky, kterými byla ovlivněna, o hrdinkách v jejích románech a také o kritice a problematice žen, které publikovaly svá literární díla. Druhá část bakalářské práce má dvě podkapitoly a každá rozebírá jeden z mých vybraných románů Austenové, které jsou podle mě nejdůležitější. První pojednává o románu Pýcha a předsudek a druhá o románu Rozum a cit. Za těmito kapitolami následuje shrnutí, které stručně rekapituluje celou práci.
Anotace v angličtině
The object of this undergraduate thesis is to connect Austen's characteristic style and approach of writing with her witty criticism hidden in her novels as well feminist aspects of her work. Analysis of her strong female characters who mock the uptight English society using their wit, wisdom and irony are also one of the goals of this thesis. Austen's feminist approach is highlighted in the first major section of this thesis. The discussion about morals in eighteenth century as well as the situation of women in those days and the beginning of feminism is presented in the very first part of major section. Austen's contemporary writer Mary Wollstonecraft was connected to Austen's work via her opinions and the second part of the first section describes the main links between them. The importance of female authorship and criticism of women are discussed in the third part. Various and unique heroines of Austen are presented in the fourth part entitled "Heroines in Jane Austen's Novels". The second major section focuses on the beginnings and interpretations of two books (Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility). A closer look on irony and wit used in Pride and Prejudice is brought along with the analysis of main strong features of Sense and Sensibility. Finally, there is the summarization of the whole thesis in the conclusion part.
Austen's characteristic style and approach of writing can be sensed in every book she has ever written. Strong female characters mocking the uptight English society with their wit and wisdom were strongly ahead of their time.
In my thesis I would like to focus on main characters in Austen?s most famous books (such as Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility )and their mutual struggle throughout years, fighting with expectations to be well married as well to be obedient and loyal to their husbands etc. I would also like to highlight Austen?s feministic approach and how the important events in her life had and impact on her novels in general. As a next thing I would consider the brief introduction to Austen?s life, but only in the sense which is connected to her writing, as well the people who have influenced her and had an effect on her work but also on her personality. Her famous criticism of a society can be found almost everywhere so I would like to dedicate a few chaptes on this matter together with the actual reason why did she have so strong resistance for marriage and for the society. Irony and wit are almost flowing in every chapter of her novels so finding the hidden meaning and the purpose of these critiques would be also a good way how to present Jane Austen. I would also like to include in my thesis the literary background of Austen's writing, other writers writing in the eighteenth-century and especially women in literature. Next, I would like to discuss briefly the construction of her novels, settings, narrative and characterization of heroines and heroes.?
Zásady pro vypracování
Austen's characteristic style and approach of writing can be sensed in every book she has ever written. Strong female characters mocking the uptight English society with their wit and wisdom were strongly ahead of their time.
In my thesis I would like to focus on main characters in Austen?s most famous books (such as Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility )and their mutual struggle throughout years, fighting with expectations to be well married as well to be obedient and loyal to their husbands etc. I would also like to highlight Austen?s feministic approach and how the important events in her life had and impact on her novels in general. As a next thing I would consider the brief introduction to Austen?s life, but only in the sense which is connected to her writing, as well the people who have influenced her and had an effect on her work but also on her personality. Her famous criticism of a society can be found almost everywhere so I would like to dedicate a few chaptes on this matter together with the actual reason why did she have so strong resistance for marriage and for the society. Irony and wit are almost flowing in every chapter of her novels so finding the hidden meaning and the purpose of these critiques would be also a good way how to present Jane Austen. I would also like to include in my thesis the literary background of Austen's writing, other writers writing in the eighteenth-century and especially women in literature. Next, I would like to discuss briefly the construction of her novels, settings, narrative and characterization of heroines and heroes.?
Seznam doporučené literatury
Bradbrook, F.W., Jane Austen and her Predecessors, London: Cambridge University Press, 1966. Print
Gillie, Ch., A Preface to Jane Austen, London: Longman Group Ltd., 1974, Print
Kirkham, M. , Jane Austen, Feminism and Fiction, Barnes & Noble Books, Sussex: The Harvester Press, 1983. Print
Stafford, F. , Brief Lives ? Jane Austen, London: Hesperus Press Limited, 2008. Print
Tanner, Tony, Jane Austen ? Criticism and interpretation, London: Macmillan education LTD, 1986. Print
Seznam doporučené literatury
Bradbrook, F.W., Jane Austen and her Predecessors, London: Cambridge University Press, 1966. Print
Gillie, Ch., A Preface to Jane Austen, London: Longman Group Ltd., 1974, Print
Kirkham, M. , Jane Austen, Feminism and Fiction, Barnes & Noble Books, Sussex: The Harvester Press, 1983. Print
Stafford, F. , Brief Lives ? Jane Austen, London: Hesperus Press Limited, 2008. Print
Tanner, Tony, Jane Austen ? Criticism and interpretation, London: Macmillan education LTD, 1986. Print