Jane Austen and Characterization

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to Jane Austen and characterization from her works.

Pride and Prejudice

A novel by Jane Austen published in 1813, originally written as 'First Impressions'.

Characterization

The literary element that involves revealing a character's personality through direct or indirect means.

Direct Characterization

A method where the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

Indirect Characterization

A method where the author hints at a character's traits through their words, thoughts, actions, or other characters' reactions.

Posthumously

Published after the author's death; refers to Jane Austen's novels 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion'.

Anonymous publication

Jane Austen published her works without revealing her identity, using 'By a Lady' on title pages.

Vanity vs Pride

According to Austen, pride is about self-opinion while vanity concerns how others perceive us.

Steventon, Hampshire

The birthplace of Jane Austen where she lived during her early years.