Novel of Manners 3rd

​Novel of Manners
Cad.10.Cap.1. pp.25-27.

​"I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve."
- Jane Austen

Match

Match the following words into Portuguese

• increasingly

• depict

• wasted

• turmoil

• manners

crescentemente

representar

perdido

confusão

modo, costume...

• crescentemente

• representar

• perdido

• confusão

• modo, costume...

Match

Match the following words into Portuguese

• ordinary

• scholars

• idiosyncratic

• meanwhile

• subsets

ordinário

acadêmicos

singular

enquanto isso

subgrupo

• ordinário

• acadêmicos

• singular

• enquanto isso

• subgrupo

Match

Match the following words into Portuguese

• instead

• follies

• patronage

• haughty

• supercilios

em vez de.

bobagens.

patronato

arrogante

presunçoso

• em vez de.

• bobagens.

• patronato

• arrogante

• presunçoso

​The Emergence of the Novel of Manners

• Emerged in England towards the close of the 18th century, as a departure from the emotional excesses of Romanticism.

• Shifted focus to the beliefs, manners, and social structures of specific groups.

• Often featured women prominently as both authors and central characters.

• Initially sometimes undervalued and considered trivial due to this female focus.

• Jane Austen's novels are prime examples of this genre.

​Characteristics of Austen's Novels of Manners

• Gently satirize the social customs of the English country gentry.

• Subtly critique the overblown drama of Gothic Romanticism.

• Highlight the follies and vulgarities of the English upper classes, such as the importance of social rank, the stigma of lower status, and the system of patronage.

• These themes are explored through social interactions like balls, visits, and gossip.

• Focus on the significance of marriage for women in maintaining or improving their social standing.

Multiple Choice

What does the novel of manners emphasizes?

• Mystery and suspense

• Emotions and flights of fancy

• Beliefs, manners and social structure

• Adventure and exploration

Multiple Choice

What is a common misconception about novels of manners?

• They are science fiction

• They are historical accounts

• They are trivial

• They are full of action

​Pride and Prejudice as an Example

• Follows the Bennet sisters, particularly Elizabeth, in their pursuit of suitable husbands.

• Told mainly from Elizabeth Bennet's perspective, showcasing her journey of growth.

• Presents the contrasting relationship between Elizabeth and the aristocratic Mr. Darcy.

• Illustrates how pride, prejudice, and inexperience can lead to misjudgments.

• Demonstrates that social standing does not guarantee good manners or character.

Multiple Choice

Who is the principal character in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• Elizabeth Bennet

• Mr. Bennet

• Fitzwilliam Darcy

• Mrs. Bennet

Multiple Choice

What is a key theme in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• The power of friendship

• The dangers of technology

• The quest for an eligible bachelor

• The importance of wealth

Multiple Choice

What must Elizabeth Bennet overcome in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• Her fear of heights

• Her financial struggles

• Her pride and prejudice

• Her lack of education

Multiple Choice

What does Fitzwilliam Darcy need to prove to Elizabeth?

• His worthiness as a match

• His good looks

• His wealth

• His ability to dance

Multiple Choice

What does Jane Austen gently satirize in her novels?

• The English legal system

• The social mores of the English country gentry

• The industrial revolution

• The education system

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of a good marriage for women in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• It is a way to escape family duties

• It is key to maintaining or improving social status

• It is a way to travel the world

• It is a means to gain political power

Open Ended

O que você entende por “romance de costumes” (novel of manners), mencionado no texto II? Em que esse tema difere do gênero literário mais popular na época em que surgiu – as obras românticas?

Open Ended

O texto II apresenta uma das principais autoras do gênero novel of manners: Jane Austen. Identifique os principais temas trabalhados por Austen em suas obras, de acordo com o texto.