Scholars International Journal of Linguistics and Literature (SIJLL)
Volume-7 | Issue-03 | 84-89
Review Article
An analysis of Mansfield Park from the Perspective of Feminism
Li Zhang, Pengyan Zhou
Published : March 20, 2024
Abstract
As one of the famous female writers in the 19th century British, Jane Austen has left many popular works that embodies feminism, among which Mansfield Park wins universal praise of people from worldwide. The heroine, Fanny Price, is a self-effacing cousin cared for by the Bertram family in their country house. Fanny’s moral strength eventually wins her complete acceptance by the Bertram family and marriage to Edmund Bertram himself. The course of Fanny’s growing up, from accepting her living condition, sticking to her marriage belief to her revolt against the patriarchy, all indicates that she has turned into a woman with feminine consciousness. Through the analysis of the novel, the paper aims to arouse women’s awareness of their position in the society, and endeavor to pursue their independent personality.