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- - - - "Emma" depicts a world in which social standing, lineage, and connections play a significant influence in defining individual fates and relationships, reflecting the complexities of social hierarchies in England. The novel's continuing reflection on social standards and the complex nature of human interactions within an ordered society is enhanced by Austen's examination of these subjects.
  - - - An evident case of this is Alec's raping Tess. Which highlights the helplessness of lower-class women in the face of upper-class dominance. Just because of her social standing, Tess is easily used, and the power dynamics at work are highlighted through her incapacity to turn down Alec's overtures and how she is the one to be blamed and shunned by society.
        
        The novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy addresses the effects of social hierarchies on the lives of individuals, focusing on the problems experienced by a young working-class woman from a rural area in a society characterized by moral rigidity and class divisions.
  - - - Scenes depicting life in the factories illustrate the hierarchy and power dynamics at play. Workers were subject to the authority of the factory owners, and their lives were shaped by the demands of industrial capitalism. The industrial environment operates as a miniature representation of society at large. A perfect example would be how the Bounderby's factory workers are called "Hands". They were nothing but factory workers and had one purpose for Bounderby and that was all. The poor versus the rich.
- - - - Rachael spends a lot of her time and emotional energy taking care of Stephen, which separates her from her own family. Rachael challenges gender norms as a woman employed in the factory. Her commitment to Stephen, a married man, defies assumptions of what a lady of her era should have done. Like Stephen, Rachael struggles financially. Her chances of advancing in life and starting a traditional family are limited by the demanding and brutal working conditions and low salary in the factory.
  - - - The rural and urban environments that Tess lives in are contrasted in the book. Social class differences intensify as characters relocate from the farm to the city. The dehumanizing features of industrial society, where people are frequently reduced to their social and economic standing, are reflected in the urban environment.
- - - - Emma goes through a process of self-discovery and learns the repercussions of her foolish decisions throughout the course of the book. Her reflective and regretful moments show that she is becoming more conscious of her own faults. One of the main aspects of Emma's character growth is her elightement. Emma experiences tremendous personal development and resolution by the book's end. Her newfound humility, understanding of herself and everyone around her, and altered viewpoints all attest to her enlightenment. The story's resolution emphasizes how education no matter the form and self-awareness can change a person profoundly.
  - - - Natalie's story is a complex exploration of identity and self enlightenment despite her academic accomplishment. Her name change from Keisha to Natalie represents a conscious attempt to renounce her working-class identity and blend in with a new social group. This change begs the concerns of how complex identity is and how much one's sense of self may be changed by education. Natalie's path is a reflection of the difficulties she has had being upfront due to the conflict between her working-class upbringing and her academic accomplishments. She struggles with issues of authenticity and belonging, posing more general questions regarding the relationship between education and enlightenment .
        
        The character portrayed as Natalie Blake in "NW" provides an intricate examination of the nuances related to enlightenment, identity, and education. Her narrative adds to the book's larger look at societal dynamics, personal goals, and the difficulties people have when trying to balance their need for education versus their need of englightment.
  - - - "The Buddha of Suburbia" vividly depicts a young man's pursuit for enlightenment and education amid the vibrant, multicultural environment of London in the 1970s. Formal or informal education turns into a transformational force that molds Karim's identity and perspective on the world.
- - - - The characters are under pressure to comply with the military's requirements and the mission's goals. However, Kerans questions the status quo and rejects conformity. His choice to remain in the submerged city instead of going back to the safety of the northern zones is a reflection of his distancing himself from social conventions and his search for personal fulfillment. He experiences a return to a prehistoric age as a result of the rising temperatures and inundated globe. People are able to connect with their most basic impulses and instincts by delving into the deepest recesses of human psyche through the exploration of the submerged world.
  - - - Natalie initially changes her from Keisha to Natalie in an attempt to leave her background and roots behind her. She tries to escape from her past. At one point in the novel she is having lunch with an old friend from the council estate and realizes how much she misses having someone to talk to. Though she is given a rude awakening. You eventually see at novels end her transformation and her realization of who she is when she is calling the cops giving the tip for Felix's murder. It says, "Natalie dialed it. It was Keisha who did the talking."
  - - - put forward the ideal housewife to the entire community. However, she now feels the need to reconnect with the people in her past and the world at large. Despite being aware of and how she is perceived as Richard Dalloway's wife, she no longer feels that way. She is no longer under strain from society's constant scrutiny. Once more, she seizes control of her life. Instead of dwelling on hypothetical scenarios all the time, she begins to live her life and stops caring about what other people think.
        
        With its precise analysis of the complex inner workings of the characters' minds and emotions, "Mrs. Dalloway" provides a profound look into self-awareness and human development. Virginia Woolf portrays the intricacy of the human experience and the never-ending process of comprehending oneself in the always changing currents of time and memory through the internal monologues and interactions of her characters.
- - - - In the book, women are shown as having little power to control their own lives. Tess is restricted in her choices by the male figures in her life, the state of the economy, and social expectations. Her story's terrible ending is partly caused by her lack of agency. An example of this would be how Tess's mother, sent her to work for Alec knowing what was to come. Though Tess was naive and did not know she had no other choice because of her families economy state.
        
        The purity and chastity of women were highly prized in Victorian society. Tess Durbeyfield tragically falls victim to the expectations of women's morality. She is socially condemned and shunned after having been raped by Alec. Underscoring the unfair stereotypes and double standards that are placed on women.
  - - - The limitations and expectations that come with marriage are examined in the book. Despite outwardly adhering to social expectations, Clarissa and Richard Dalloway's marriage is characterized by dissatisfaction and the repression of personal needs. The theme draws attention to how difficult it is for women to navigate marriage's expectations.
        
        "Mrs. Dalloway" takes a critical look at the limitations and expectations that society places on people, especially women. Virginia Woolf provides a sophisticated examination of the effects of gender roles on identity, relationships, and the quest of personal satisfaction via the experiences of her characters.
  - - - Though gender roles are not the main theme of "Hard Times," Dickens gently makes observations about the expectations and constraints Victorian society imposed on women through the experiences of his characters. The book offers readers an insight into the difficulties people, especially women, encounter when attempting to live in a culture that strictly upholds gender standards and expectations.
- - - - The novel satirizes the societal emphasis on marriage as the ultimate goal for women. Emma's initial dismissal of marriage for herself, coupled with her matchmaking endeavors for others, underscores the societal pressures and expectations placed on women to secure advantageous matches. Austen offers a subtle reflection on the social mores, class divisions, and interpersonal dynamics of early 19th-century England through comedy, wit, and keen observation.
  - - - The 1970s London artistic and cultural scene is satirized in the book. Karim's satirical indictment of the excesses and pretensions of the cultural elite is based on his experiences in the theater and with celebrities. A perfect instance of this would be how Karim had to wear a small cloth on his groin area for the play, and was still told that they were unsure if he was Indian enough.