Social Critique through Comedy - Frances Burneys "Evelina" and Jane Austens "Pride and Prejudice"

The essay analyzes two novels that critique patriarchy and societal norms through varying degrees of comedy. It explores how the authors effectively engage their audience with social commentary via narrative techniques and characterization. Despite differences in style and story, the paper identifies common elements that highlight the inequality between men and women, revealing the authors' shared intent to provoke thought on gender dynamics within their respective contexts.