loadingOn Irony in Pride and Prejudice
Abstract: Jane Austen is a British woman novelist in the 19th century. In her masterpiece Pride and Prejudice, the use of irony is the biggest artistic feature. The thesis first introduces the definition and function of irony. Second, it analyzes the application of irony in the characterization of the novel, which not only makes the novel filled with wit and humor, but also proves the author’s thorough understanding of human nature; Third, it expounds the irony in the marriage plot, whereby the author criticizes the British marriage value that money matters most and puts forward that the happiness of marriage consists in emotional communication, independentpersonality and good character. Finally, the thesis concludes that Jane Austine’s irony contains her understanding of life and society and so it is the sharpest weapons used in her novels.
Keywords:Jane Austen, irony,Pride and Prejudice, characterization, plot
《傲慢与偏见》中的反讽
摘要：简奥斯丁是一位英国19世纪杰出的女性作家。在她的作品《傲慢与偏见》中，对于反讽的写作手法是对于文学最大的财富。本论文首先介绍了反讽的定义和功能；其次，从人物塑造方面,分析了人物刻画中反讽的运用，不但使小说充满了智慧和幽默，还体现出作者对人性的透彻的洞察力。再次，论证了小说中婚姻情节中的反讽，借此，作者批判了当时只重视金钱的婚姻观念，提出感情的沟通，独立的人格和高尚品格才是幸福婚姻的保障。最后得出反讽体现出了简·奥斯汀对生活和社会的理解，因此反讽也成为她作品中一个利器。
关键词：简奥斯汀；反讽；《傲慢与偏见》，人物塑造，情节
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Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 2 The Introduction to Irony ................................................................................. 2
2.1 Definition of Irony ........................................................................................... 2 2.2 The Function of Irony ..................................................................................... 2 2.3 Expressions of Irony in Pride and Prejudice ................................................. 2
3 The Appreciation of Irony in Characterization ........................................ 3
3.1 Elizabeth .......................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Mr. Darcy ......................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Mr. Bennet ....................................................................................................... 4 3.4 Mrs. Bennet ..................................................................................................... 4 3.5 Mr. Collins ....................................................................................................... 5 3.6 Miss. Bingley .................................................................................................... 6 3.7 Mrs. Catherine ................................................................................................ 6
4 Application of Irony in theMarriage Plot ................................................... 7
4.1 Mr. Collins' Proposal to Marry Elizabeth .................................................... 7 4.2 The Marriages of Lydia Bennet and Mr. Wickham ..................................... 7 4.3 The Marriage of Mr. Collins and Charlotte Lucas ...................................... 8 4.4 The Marriage of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth ................................................... 9
5 Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 10 References: .............................................................................................................. 11 Acknowledgments ................................................................................................. 12
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