| Summary: | 碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 英國語文學研究所 === 83 === This thesis deals with three father characters in Jane Austen's
novels: Mr. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Sir Thomas in
Mansfield Park, and Mr. Woodhouse in Emma. The thesis begins
with an introduction on Austen's writing history, criticism on
her work, and the method of approaching the topic of the
thesis. After the introductory chapter, each father is
discussed in individual chapters, in which a brief account of
criticism on them will be presented, followed by a close
analysis of the dialogues they have with other characters. The
study of their dialogues will be assisted and supported by
Austen's narration of their characteristics. Afterwards, the
function of the fathers in the novel will be analyzed as well.
Then a comparison on the fathers' pair characters, if they have
one, will follow. Finally, Austen's attitude towards the three
father characters will be discussed also. In the consluding
chapter, the focus will be on the differences and similarities
among the three fathers. Afterwards, an overall presentation
of Austen's views towards each father character will be
presented.
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