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| Prompt: "It isn't what we say or think that defines us but what we do." Jane Austen Write about this quote in your Blog entry today. --------- In my case, what I do, think, or say, usually are in the same stew, if I can help it. What I think is important for the way I view my own self. Then, what I do or say can become adapted to the situation and to the other people involved. I think the difference is in one's basic intentions and actions. In the long run, actions do speak louder than words. Some very eloquent speakers can tout kindness, fairness, and integrity, but if their actions contradict those values, their words can become useless. Also, people have to act on good intentions to make a difference and to be accountable for their behaviors. This also applies to us writers. Remember the power of showing rather than telling? The owner of the quote Jane Austen was a master of showing, both in her characters and in her writing style. She used action and behavior to define her characters rather than relying directly on her own statements. In Pride and Prejudice, for example, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s true natures are revealed not through what they say about themselves but through their choices and personal growth. Darcy, for instance, begins the novel as an arrogant and reserved person. Yet, he does pay off Wickham's debts to save Elizabeth's family from scandal. He also helps Jane and Bingley to reunite. These actions prove his integrity and love. Elizabeth's transformation, too, shows in her re-evaluation of her prejudices and she accepts Darcy for who he truly is. All these feats, Jane Austen accomplishes through irony, dialogue, and small but significant actions by her characters. Then, not just Pride and Prejudice but all her works prove that words alone are not enough both in real life or in putting together a good story. |
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