Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice and William Shakespeares King Lear E

Jane Austens arrogance and Prejudice and William Shakespeares King LearTwo English literary works, one a comedy and the other a tragedy, bytwo different authors of separate centuries, both baffle their fairshare of characters who illustrate the estimable and thenot-so-admirable of magnetic dips. Jane Austens socially satiricalnovel Pride and Prejudice from 1813 and William Shakespeares poeticpoem King Lear from 1606 match each other very closely in the context of useof how good character reveals itself. In each piece, the authorspresent readers with a contrast between the wonderful and the terribleand act as puppet masters in the competition for the common object ofdesire the prizes for Shakespeares dramatic characters are powerand riches, and while Austens characters also aspire to possessaffluence, their primary concern is high move from others. In termsof Pride and Prejudice, all unfavorable characters commit different wrap upenses against amiability in their quests for a fl atteringreputation, but Austen manipulates their actions so that each comesoff as being an extrovert. Similar terms apply to King Lear in thatShakespeares disgraceful characters act grandiosely and employdishonesty in attempts toward prosperity.As Pride and Prejudices villain in disguise, Mr. Wickham sets out toconvince his new acquaintances of Hertfordshire that he is a victim ofa heartless Mr. Darcy. He initiates discussion with Elizabeth aboutDarcys spiteful disposition and ventures so far as to claim to hersympathetic ears I can never be in company with this Mr. Darcywithout being grieved to the soul by a thousand tender recollections.His behavior to myself has been scandalous, (59). Elizabeth laterd... ...extroverted methods inmeeting the desire. Superior characters demonstrate non-public acts,and anonymous deeds in terms of King Lear, and always without egoisticintent. Those successful in attaining the want in both works are onthe good side, but inevitable flaws mildly conta minate theircharacters. As authors, Austen and Shakespeare have the power topersonify perfection and invent a role with developed, first-rate, andunblemished character. No one is without fault high-value charactersare the next best example of humanity. through with(predicate) two contrastingliterary pieces, Austen and Shakespeare both present readers with theproposition that one need not be perfect to have noble and virtuouscharacter. working CitedAusten, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. Oxford Oxford University Press,1998.Shakespeare, William. King Lear. England Signet Classics, 1998.