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This paper is a reaction to Johanna Zwingel’s claim that Jane Austen is a misogynist for her portrayal of Emma. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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thought of as a romantic, what with the handsome and aloof Mr. Darcy and his lady love in Pride and Prejudice, at least one person finds her to be a
misogynist. This paper is a reaction to Johanna Zwingels article about Austens dislike of women. Discussion In considering whether or not Austen is a misogynist, Zwingel concentrates entirely on
one of her books, Emma, and its title character. Emma is a meddler and a matchmaker, who purports to want to create happiness for others and at the same time,
refuses to become romantically involved herself (Zwingel). Zwingel notes that Emma says she doesnt want to marry because that would mean giving up the power she derives from her position
in the household; but she also notes that Emma has admitted she would marry a "superior" man (Zwingel). These would seem to be two diametrically opposed positions: either a woman
wants to remain as she is because of the power afforded her if she does so; or she wants to marry and give up her power totally-she cannot do both.
Zwingel doesnt seem to be able to resolve the dilemma and can only repeat that a woman in Emmas position is essentially trapped by the society in which she lives.
Its hard to see how this makes Austen a misogynist. Zwingel argues that Austen is a misogynist because she "seems to be in favor of the man being superior to
the woman, being the teacher of the woman." What Zwingel appears to be overlooking is that Emma and Knightley and all the other characters are behaving according to the rules
of their society. Within that society, Emma is quite an original: a woman of character and substance, brains and determination. Still, she is living at a time when women
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