![]() ![]() As seen throughout the work, these two relationships are constantly criticised by satirical anecdotes. Poplawski highlights the importance of the relationship between females and their lovers and also between females and their fathers as a means through which Austen is able to criticise stereotypical female behaviour. ![]() The useful lessons are lessons learned from the misfortunes caused by 'disagreeable lovers' and 'obstinate fathers' (Poplawski 183). Laura agrees to write to Marianne and detail her life experiences to 'satisfy the curiosity of Marianne' and to teach her useful lessons (Poplawski 183). Laura initially disagrees with Isabel's assessment that she is safe from 'misfortunes' simply because of her advanced age (Austen 516). This consists of a reply from Laura to Isabel. This initial letter sets up the rest of Austen's narrative through Laura's letters to Marianne. Isabel argues that because Laura is turning 55, she is past the danger of 'disagreeable lovers' and 'obstinate fathers' (Austen 516). Isabel asks Laura to tell the 'misfortunes and adventures' of her life to Isabel's daughter Marianne (Austen 516). This presents a glimpse into the life of Laura from Isabel's perspective. They contain, among other works, Love and Freindship, written when she was 14, and The History of England, written at 15. These still exist, one in the Bodleian Library and the other two in the British Museum. While aged 11-18, Austen wrote her tales in three notebooks. Love and Friendship by Jane Austen is a juvenile story by Jane Austen, dated 1790. ![]()
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