Character Analysis: Becky and Amelia's Journeys
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1. Compare the personalities of Becky and Amelia, and include examples from the story that illustrated their similarities or differences.
Becky and Amelia have very different personalities. Becky is from a middle-class background and is very outgoing and open-minded, especially when compared to other women of her period. In contrast, Amelia comes from a rich family and is very shy.
Amelia has always had her life planned by her family. For example, her family planned her marriage with George Osborne, and Amelia has always been in love with him. On the other hand, Becky has always had to fend for herself. For example, she tries to find a good job and a rich husband.
2. In your opinion, how did Becky's background influence her behavior and the goals she thought were important?
Becky has always had to fend for herself because she didn't have a family to help her financially. That's why she is always trying to find a good job and a rich husband. She started working at a very young age. In order to make money and have a comfortable life, she is able to manipulate everyone around her.
3. Do you think George Osborne should have married Amelia? Give your reasons why or why not.
No, because it was a marriage planned between George and Amelia's families. Amelia loves him, but George does not. For example, when Amelia gets pregnant, George leaves her. In addition, George flirts with Becky at a party in front of Amelia. However, she is so in love with him that she doesn't realize it.
4. In what ways do you think that the two couples: Amelia and George Osborne, and Becky and Jos Sedley, were suitable for each other? Give your reasons and support them with examples from the story.
The couple Amelia and George: It was a marriage planned between George and Amelia's families. Amelia loves him, but George does not. For example, when Amelia gets pregnant, George leaves her. In addition, George flirts with Becky at a party in front of Amelia. However, she is so in love with him that she doesn't realize it.
On the other hand, Becky married Jos because he had money, though at the time he did not want to marry her. At the end, he realizes that he is in love with Becky and goes with her to Germany to travel the world. He finally leaves half of his inheritance to Becky, and she becomes a rich woman.