I am writing a comparative essay on Pride and Prejudice and Howard's End. I am focusing on ways in which classes affect personal relationships within both novels. I have already finished reading Pride and Prejudice and I've nearly finished reading Howards End, with only a few more chapters to go.
In Pride and Prejudice, Darcy starts off by giving an impression that he is better than everybody else because of his status, wealth and ways. This influences him to affect Jane and Mr. Bingley's relationship. It also allows him to hesitate with his feelings towards Elizabeth. Wickham's relationship with Lydia is also based on money and Darcy's influence. Because of his higher class, he has the power to manipulate people's decisions and relationships. However, this was not true in the case of Lady Catherine and Miss Bingley. I am going to discuss all of these aspects and more.
In Howards End, so far, I've realised the effect that the Wilcoxes attitudes towards the lower class have on Margaret's marriage. Also the Schegel sisters drift apart because of this marriage, affecting what was once a very close relationship. I am going to discuss these and more aspects of class within the novel and then compare the similarities and differences between both novels.
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This sounds like it's shaping up well. There will be a lot to write about so your planning is important.
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