Abstract

British went through a golden age in 1813-1873 during which many outstanding authors like Jane Austin emerged. Plenty of female writers appeared to pay more attention to social and family status of the women. Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice and Mrs. Gaskell’s North and South portrayed two heroines Elizabeth and Margret. The thesis uses the theory of Animus to compare the two heroines concerning with their family backgrounds, behaviors, and characteristics. It concludes that Elizabeth and Margaret with  feminine consciousness waking up fight with marriage and destiny but eventually compromise to the reality.

Key words: female images; feminine consciousness; fight against destiny; compromise to reality

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

3. Differences between Elizabeth and Margaret-3

3.1Disparity of family backgrounds-3

3.2 Distinction of behaviors-4

3.3 Diversity of characteristics-7

4. Conclusion-10

Works Cited-12