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Lead-in: Jane Austen wrote her second novel in 1813 called Pride and Prejudice . It was initially intended to be published as First Impressions but it was rejected. The author satirizes the imperfections of the era in a humorous way. Jane Austen was eager to incorporate sarcastic and ironic dialogues in her writings. She criticizes such weaknesses as prejudicial attitudes , the inferiority of women, pride, self-importance and obstinacy . The protagonist of the novel is Elizabeth Benne t who wants to find her future husband in the story along with four of her sisters. “ It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a sin gle man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife .” This quote is the main motivator for the Bennet Family to marry their five daughters well to a wealthy man. Oxford Bookworms: Pride and Prejudice (Cover) The Plot: Introduction: A new neighbour: The story starts in the Bennet House in Longbourn where Mrs. Bennet attempts to persuade her husband...

Introduction part: Charles Dickens published his second novel in the 1830s called Oliver Twist or the Parish Boy's Progress . A baby boy born on a baby farm had come through countless injustices throughout the novel. The book aptly describes the imperfections of the era, namely malnutrition, orphanage, antisemitism and prejudice . Oliver joined a gang of pickpockets led by a Jewish criminal Fagin . Let's find out if Oliver will ever be able to find his place in the hopeless city of London. Oxford Bookworms: Oliver Twist (Cover) The Rising Action: At the beginning: At the baby farm: Oliver Twist is born into a life of poverty in a baby farm in the fictional town of Mudfog near London. Oliver was orphaned by the loss of his mother at his birth, Agnes . He doesn't know so much of the whereabouts of his father's mysterious disappearance. At the workhouse: One day he dares to ask for more food because he draws the short straw. I'm 100% sure that a lot of peop...