Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: An overview of Jane Austen

The video explores Jane Austen's significance as a novelist and human being, with a focus on her novel 'Emma' and the mixed opinions it generates. It also delves into the importance of Jane Austen's house, where she found happiness and productivity, and discusses her life and the societal context of her time.

Why do some people dislike the character Emma in Jane Austen's novel?

• She is too adventurous and reckless.

• She is seen as self-assured and marries a father figure.

• She is too humble and shy.

• She is too passive and indecisive.

What is the significance of Jane Austen's house?

• It was where she was born.

• It was where she retired from writing.

• It was where she found happiness and wrote her last three novels.

• It was where she held literary salons.

What happened to Jane Austen at the house that was tragic?

• She was forced to sell the house.

• She lost all her manuscripts.

• She fell ill with a strange illness that led to her death.

• She was publicly criticized for her works.

How was Jane Austen's work published during her lifetime?

• Under her own name with great acclaim.

• With her brother's name as the author.

• Anonymously, as it was not considered ladylike to publish.

• Under a pseudonym that became famous.

How did Jane Austen's living conditions compare to her brother's?

• They both lived in similar conditions.

• She lived in a mansion while he lived in a cottage.

• She lived modestly while he was immensely wealthy.

• She lived in luxury while he struggled financially.