gender roles

Question 1

bachelorette party

Answer 1

• peaceful establishing shot of island, contrasting against quick-paced shopping montage
• portrayal of women in a very typical way

Question 2

wedding scene rachel + princess Intan

Answer 2

• two-shot of rachel + princess intan showing acceptance
• challenging social norms + ideals presented in P and P
• showing intellect in women,

Question 3

kitty pong

Answer 3

• dancing w/ oliver scene
• close-up shot of bernard tai, showing values typically portrayed in rachel’s situation
• stereotypical representation of women from Austen’s time
• parallels to rachel
• shows she fits into the scene
• attitude of irreverence towards marriage

Question 4

3. charlotte lucas

Answer 4

“considering Mr. Collins’s character, connections, and situation in life, I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair, as most people can boast on entering the marriage state.”
- stereotypical ideals, going with conventions
- using understatement, ironically contrasting against elizabeth + darcy

Question 5

1. accomplished woman

Answer 5

“A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages, to deserve such a word;”
- Horatian satire
- unrealistic standard for women
- main goal of woman’s life = marriage

Question 6

2. mr. collins’ proposal

Answer 6

“Your portion is unhappily so small that it will in all likelihood undo the effects of your loveliness and amiable qualifications.”
- Horatian satire
- unrealistic standards for women
- ironic, foreshadowing