Northanger Abbey1 is a novel written by Jane Austen. It is one of the famous typical
romantic novels, Jane Austen is famous for. The conflict in Jane Austen’s novel
develops mainly around the question how personality, wit, and breeding of the heroine(
because she always uses heroines, and never heroes ) can change everything.”About
how they can overcome their problems with this features. In her novels, generally the
gentleman courts the socially rather modest situated lady. The problem is carefully
taken away from the point of the class-conflicts and switched into psychological ones.”2
Her novels are generally about the eighteenth century. This becomes clear by her
objective, dramatic style of narration. She uses the form of the third person narrator, so
there’s an ominiscent point of view. The reader doesn’t only depend on the heroines
impressions of the other characters but also knows through the description of the author
a little more about their back-grounds.Generally one gets to know a detailed analysis
about the heroines feelings whereas those of the other characters are a little implicit.
Even though she gives clear and detailed descriptions of the other characters physical
appearances and manners, she leaves the reader a large space to interpret the actions of
feelings of them. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Catherine and Isabella
- John Thorpe and James Morland
- Henry, Eleanor and Captain Tilney
- Mr. Tilney
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The essay aims to analyze the various characters in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, focusing on the key themes of personality, social status, and the complexities of relationships. It explores how these themes intertwine to shape the characters' actions and motivations.
- The impact of personality traits on relationships
- Social class and its influence on character development
- The dynamics of romantic relationships and the role of deception
- The contrast between appearances and reality
- The development of self-awareness and growth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by introducing Catherine Morland, a young woman whose character is shaped by her naivete and lack of social experience. Her journey to Bath marks a significant turning point in her life, where she encounters Isabella Thorpe, a character who embodies the opposite of Catherine's innocence. The essay explores the contrasting personalities and actions of Catherine and Isabella, highlighting the importance of perception, communication, and genuine affection within relationships. It further examines the complexities of the relationship between Catherine and Henry Tilney, a charming and intellectual young man whose true character is revealed gradually throughout the story.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on the analysis of characters, exploring themes of romantic relationships, social class, personality, and the contrast between appearances and reality. It delves into the key concepts of naivete, deception, growth, and the significance of self-awareness in understanding the complexities of human interactions.
- Quote paper
- Zehra Cevik (Author), 2001, Jane Austen - Northanger Abbey, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/6743
