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In the novel, Emma, Austen introduced her audience to a new image of patriarchate. While she is know to satirize society for the faulty education of fe priapic children, limited expectations for girls and women, and the perils of the espousals market (Austen, Jane). Austen expresses the irony of the men of her paternal society and proposes the ideal gentleman in Mr. Knightley. In Emma, Austen moves away from a traditional idea of natural male supremacy towards a modern notion of gender equity (Marsh). Jane Austen is a radical in the way she transforms the idea of Nineteenth Century patriarchy by not reinforcing the traditional gender stereotypes (Rosenbury) but instead ch everyenging the position quo. While her characters still hold some ties to traditional ideals, Austen proves to be forrader of her epoch, influencing the way gender is regarded today. In the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries, the idea of patriarchy ruled the many a(prenominal) societies all over the world . Particularly in Britain, its overarching patriarchal model (Marsh) had reserved power and privilege for men (Marsh). Also during this time period feminist literature began to arise and was invaded by, the complex social, ethical, and economic grow of sexual politics as testimony to gender bias and the biramous standard (Sexual Politics and Feminist Literature). In Jane Austens writing, readers countenance been aware of her constant themes of female independence and gender equality. However, many have criticized the author for the fact that many of her individualistic female characters have ended up married. However, for pragmatic reasons, the authors conclusions favor espousal as the ultimate solution, but her pairings predict happiness (Austen, Jane). Als... ...ied about his intentions during the complete novel, no one truly knows him. Franks uncle, Mr. Churchill is inferior to his married woman in regards of control. Throughout the novel the reader hears more about his w ife than they hear about him. Their relationship represents complete switch of the traditional idea of man being superior to woman. The Knightleys however, John and Isabella, are purely customary and are ideal couple for Nineteenth Century societys times. Mr. Elton does not represent true gentility while Mr. Weston too gentle. Although all of these characters have their flaws, Austen finds her perfect figure in George Knightley. His infallible nature is unrealistic, so far it gives society the ultimate gentleman to aspire for. Austens Emma is more than a comedic novel of manners but also a quintessential put together that fits perfectly into the lives of todays society.