Mr. Collins

When evaluating the behavior of Mr. Collins, it is important not to jump to any conclusions.  Yes, Mr. Collins is undoubtedly a pompously sexist moron; however, in the 19th century, his behavior is suggested to not be so far of from the status quo of males.  He may, in fact, be the nightmare of that time period; however, Austen suggests that many other men acted like him.  Mr. Collins sexist notions are extremely exaggerated to bring attention to the reader of the injustices of the time period, which makes him a fairly comical character.  Evaluating Mr. Collins with a 21st century interpretation would suggest that he is the epitome of a patriarchal figure.  While his behavior may have unnoticeably assimilated into 19th century society, it would definitely seem even more shocking in 21st century society.

My essay: An Examination of Societal Structure and Sexism Through Mr. Collins

I am pretty happy with my essay.  I definitely worked as hard as I could, and thought my ideas were original.  My strong sentence structure and vocabulary reflect the amount of time that I devoted to the paper.  Not only that, but my thesis sets a strong foundation for the entire paper.  On the other hand, I drifted off-topic at times.  At the same time, while my essay may have gone a little off-topic, I believe that it still had a very good flow.  Without a doubt, this was the strongest essay I have written in my opinion.

My favorite Essay #3

Out of A2, V for Vanessa, and T for Tallulah, my favorite was A2.  I liked this essay for quite a few reasons.  First, the writing style is very conversational and is complimented by great vocabulary.  Next, the author takes a very edgy stand, which exemplifies college-style writing.  The author does a fine job of backing up his claim, while avoiding a particularly example-based essay.  I enjoyed reading this essay because it made me think about Darcy in a muuch different way.

Favorite Essay #2

Out of "Dust Flowers of Flowery Dusk: How Environment and Appearance Shape Character Introduction and Perception," "A for Alfi," and "B for Beatrice," my favorite was "Dust Flowers of Flowery Dusk: How Environment and Appearance Shape Character Introduction and Perception."  The author connected the two books very well and used strong vocabulary.  Not only was the vocabulary impressive, but the ideas presented are well-thought out, especially considering the author had to take two books and connect their similarities and differences.

Favorite Essay #1

Out of "An Examination of Class and Economy: Austen's molding of Mr. Hurst," "Faulty First Impressions," and "Precise Introductions for Individual Interpretations," my favorite (by far) was "An Examination of Class and Economy: Austen's molding of Mr. Hurst."  I believed the author was very original and creative for taking the smallest character in the book as an example.  The author takes a very edgy stand, which suggests that Mr Hurst, who's role is extremely limited, embodies all that Austen satirizes.  Also, the author provides clear and strong evidence that backs up the thesis.  The author also stays on track and ultimately delivers the point.

An Examination of the Patriarchal and Snobby Nature of 19th Century Society

Austen emphasizes the epitome of the ideal patriarchal and snobbishly aristocratic society through interactions with Mr. Collins.