My term paper presentation on the women of Sense and Sensibility. Discusses the plot of the novel by Jane Austen, compares the fictional female characters of the story to real women of the Victorian era, and then compares those women to women of the 21st Century. Includes a short youtube movie as well as an original game entitled "How would you survive as a 19th Century Woman?".

1. The Women of Sense and Sensibility

2. Thesis:

4. Characters:

9. Plot:

14. The 19 th century woman:

17. The 21 st Century Woman:

18. Nowadays, Women can vote.

19. They can own their own land and homes.

20. They can choose what they want to do, where they want to work, and if they even want to get married.

22. How would you survive as a 19 th Century Woman? The Game

24. 0-2 The ruined maiden You wasted the time you should have been using to find a suitable husband by flirting with men. You could be seen at parties batting your eyelashes at many fellows. Be careful! This seemingly innocent flirting could result into something worse so that you may never be seen as fit for a respectable marriage.

25. 3-5 The governess Maybe you’re not very handsome, maybe you just like helping others. Congratulations on your smarts and compassion. However, that won’t get you very far in the world. You may be able to make some money to send your family or even buy a new dress. But what’s the point in flashy clothing when you’re just going to watch the children all day.

26. 6-9 The wife Congratulations! You’ve made it to the top. Well technically speaking, your husband probably has but you’ve done well marrying a rich man. Look he’s so rich you can commission a painting of yourself! Good job going to all the balls, knowing the right people and conducting yourself in a respectable manner. Now go have fun and make lots of kids-hopefully a son so there is an heir to your husband’s estate.