1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Kobotan [32]
3 years ago
8

What are some themes in the novel Belinda by Marie Edgeworth? I am writing an essay about this.

English
1 answer:
timurjin [86]3 years ago
5 0

People in society generally tend to strive to be the best. Whether it be through wealth or intelligence, we seek to capitalize on what’s been given and make the best out of it. However, this state of wealth and intelligence can often have a significant impact on one’s character and attitude. For instance, in Maria Edgeworth’s 1801 novel Belinda, Clarence Hervey, one of the wealthy and intelligent suitors of the novel’s protagonist, Belinda Portman, is described by the narrator as a narcissistic, mercurial character who is also too worried about the flaws and shadows of others. Through the use of a unique point of view, as well as vivid diction and a critical tone, Edgeworth is able to portray the complexity of Clarence as a unstable man worthy of respect as well as hatred. The novel employs a unique third person narrative which is truly able to shed light upon the blatant characteristics of Clarence, but also generates a fog of ambiguity.

Within this passage of the novel, the narrator focuses on Clarence for its entirety. While the narrator does describe how Clarence may be respected for his wealth and intelligence, and even honors him, the attitude within the point of view is flipped with a resentful tone. For instance, the narrator is able to describe all of Clarence’s achievements, but begins the passage with a sarcastic attack on Clarence with “[He] might have been more than a pleasant young man, if he had not been smitten with the desire of being thought superior in everything.” We are able to see that in Clarence, he brings himself out enough to be respectable, but cannot garner the joy of others.

Hope this helps :)

You might be interested in
Describe components of the SPORT Principles
BaLLatris [955]
The principles of specificity, progression, overload, adaptation, and reversibility are why practicing frequently and consistently are so important if you want to improve your performance.
3 0
3 years ago
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
satela [25.4K]

Answer:

Hunters

Explanation:

The author uses verbs like invading and capturing to make it seem like the photographers are "hunting" the lions.

6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What is one central theme of " The Battle Picnic"
Talja [164]

It is that it is unrealistic to believe that wars are not deadly.

7 0
3 years ago
Synonym word for deserter
Helga [31]
A runaway or a fugitive
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Jill has written a paper about platypus and has used these sources: 1. Furr, Mandela. Rare Mammals. Oxford University Press, 201
prisoha [69]

Answer:

B. A website

Explanation:

According to the question, Jill used different sources for her paper about platypus and the third source she used is a website.

This is because, the website link is provided, date, time accessed and date, all of which are necessary when quoting a source from a website.

5 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Please help me choose!!!<br> Thanks!
    7·1 answer
  • Which word is an adverb?<br><br> Andy usually gets to work on time.
    10·2 answers
  • Explain how the author uses the connection. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer. Your response should be
    11·1 answer
  • What effect does an unreliable narrator have on the reader?
    5·1 answer
  • “what students really need to hear” essay
    7·1 answer
  • Which of these excerpts from the Iliad by Homer uses an epic simile?
    14·1 answer
  • PLEASE HELP ASAP!!! THIS IS FROM THE GREAT GATSBY!!!! CORRECT ANSWER ONLY PLEASE!!!
    11·2 answers
  • Which is the closest synonym for the word activism?
    6·1 answer
  • HELP ME PLEASE
    7·1 answer
  • Fix the two words that are used incorrectly.
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!