Quote by Jane Austen

He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal.

He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far w

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights their equal social status with a gentleman based on their identity as a gentleman's daughter. They imply that being the offspring of a gentleman aligns them with a certain level of privilege and respect in society, putting them on an equal footing with the gentleman. This emphasizes the importance given to social class and how it contributes to notions of equality in their context.

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Feminism

By Jane Austen

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