Dew of the Sea Costume History, Theology & Thoughts

   Historical accuracy of hair and costume Hair was uniformly curled or pulled back, no beach waves, long straight fringes or loose hair in public. Bonnets were worn out of doors as appropriate for social situations of the era accurately printed and varied fabrics, class appropriate for Bennets as they are still in the gentry class                                                      characterisation Lizzy is witty, has sparkling dark eyes and also sensible and refined as described in the book Jane is sweet and sensible and looks similar to the portrait which Austen said was what she imagined her like Mr Darcy is tall, proud and also uncomfortable in new social situations as described in the book Mr Bingley is shown to be friendly but also mature and sensible although he lets himself be led by his friend, (I particularly object to the 2005 portrayal of Mr Bingley as being talkative in a nervous fashion as it does not make sense as to how sensible, intelligent and respectable he is desc

  REVIEW: by Grace Bertram Jane Austen’s Emma is an ongoing delight today, just as when it was penned two centuries ago and first published in 1816. Snugly fitted into the novel genre, EMMA’s various subgenres are proof of the writer’s multi-talented genius. Ronald Blythe described EMMA as “the happiest of love stories, the most fiendishly difficult of detective stories and a matchless repository of English wit.”  The narrative structure of Emma is strictly linear - from start to finish, we see events unfold in a chronological order. As with all Austen’s works, the brilliance of the story lies in the strength of character development. It’s been said that the reason why Jane Austen’s books have stood the test of time is because they are more about the people than the events - events change, but people are still the same. This means that her character arcs, poignant messages, witty irony and humourous satire are largely relevant even today. We can all learn something from Austen’s chara

  A beloved classic! Don't we all love the fine-eyed, spirited, sharp-tongued Lizzy Bennet; tall, dashing, unsociable Darcy; their timeless romantic journey...  Looking at the title of this post, you must know as well as I do that the two most popular adaptations of Jane Austen's enduring classic are debatable, regarding who gets first place. Quite frankly, I have to say it's an overall draw. But there are specific categories in which one beats the other, so let's take a look at these now.  Disclaimer: big fans of the novel here, so you'll find us comparing back to the original content.  Cinematography Joe Wright's version came out in 2005 and stunned audiences with breathtaking views and atmospheric music to accompany them. Lizzy's trip to the northern county of Derbyshire, browsing the peaks, is an especially treasured highlight. The piano-based soundtrack makes for an exciting, climatic experience at multiple moments in the film.  Camera swirling and all-