Monday, November 19, 2007

Q 2

2. What does Austen imply by having an ancient family replaced by a Naval family at Kellynch Hall? At what point does Austen make the implications explicit? So what? (BTW: Notice that the book centralized at the Musgrove household challenges the one that is dominant at Kellynch Hall.)
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tami said...

Possibly having an ancient family replaced by a Naval family at Kellynch Hall represents the changing of times. Kellynch Hall represents their family and both their wealth and status in the community. And by getting replaced by a Naval family not only discontues the traditon but brings about a new kind of status to Kellynch Hall because it is a family that has "gained" status through their own work rather than "inheriting" it through family.
was i not supposed to comment on this one because no one commented yet :[

November 25, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Anonymous said...

The replacement of an ancient family with a Naval one represents the change of social status and the previous ranking system. It is no longer necessary to be born into a high social status and such honors and be acquired through service rather than just by birth. This is a symbolic change in the novel.

November 26, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Anonymous said...

Austen does imply that the times have changed and that it is whoever has money will be in with the "in" society. Once you have to let your estate, then everyone knows you are in trouble. Once you are able to rent an estate, then everyone knows you have earned a lot of money.

November 26, 2007 at 11:21 AM

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