Re: School Assignments
Posted by Kathy F. on October 10, 1997 at 22:53:31:
In response to School Assignments, written by Jessica on October 06, 1997 at 14:47:49
] Sorry to have offended anyone with a question on a school assignment. I simply thought that being so involved in Austen's novels as you appear to be you would be happy to offer help. I didn't ask anyone to write a paper for me, I simply asked if anyone had any suggestions in the tone, for I was having difficulty narrowing in on one specific tone. I will be sure not to ask for help in the future as it has clearly upset some of you....
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Jessica, I'm glad you had the guts to say you were actually doing an assignment--we've had a few people on various boards "ask for people's opinions" (read: write their papers for them) on the main plots of the books, etc.
As to tone, there is quite a difference of opinion among us here at the Emma board. By and large, those who prefer Emma 2 (GP version) think that the tone of the book is a lot lighter, and brighter, and not nearly as serious as was portrayed in Emma 3. In this point, you'd probably get a (slightly) different opinion from everyone who posted. Also, I agree with you that the tone of the book is difficult to narrow down, because it changes with situation. (I'm an Emma3er, so I tend to see the events more seriously than my E2 counterparts.--But we've agreed to disagree, which is, of course, the best way to go.)
Good luck on your paper; but remember, that if the teacher asks for your opinion--go ahead and give it to him/her; and if you fail on this "tone" question, tell him/her that it's really an opinion question, so it's impossible to prove an opinion wrong, in this type of question. :-)
Kathy
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