Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Essay Money matters and words relating to money are often mentioned in the novel. Show howwealth and ostentationare used by Austen as a major motif.Pay close attention...

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Title: Materialism in Northanger Abbey
Contents
Contents    2
Introduction    3
Thesis Statement    3
Brief Summary of the Story    3
Materialism in Northanger Abbey    4
Conclusion    6
Work Cited    8
Introduction
Materialism is a tendency to consider material objects such as assets, comforts and luxury as the main priority. Materialism makes people prioritize material objects over spiritual, emotional and ethical values. Materialistic people values money more than anything does. Economic status is so important for them that they can even compromise relationships for sustaining economic status. Materialism is a topic that is widely used in English literature by many English novelists. English novelist Jane Austen used to display materialism is her novels. Materialism was one of the genres of Jane Austen’s novels. She primarily analysed and criticised the British society of the 18th century through her novels. Most of the Jane Austen’s novels were based on women’s dependency on marriage to find a favourable social status and economic security. Jane Austen beautifully portrayed materialism in her novel Northanger Abbey. Women’s insecurity regarding wealth and her dependency on marriage to secure economic stability was shown in Northanger Abbey. In this assignment, we will see how Jane Austen portrayed materialism in her novel Northanger Abbey through various characters.
Thesis Statement
    Jane Austin's literary works reflect the contemporary Victorian society, which re-establishes the fact that in Victorian society revolved around wealth and money, influencing perceptions of love and marriage.
Brief Summary of the Story
The novel Northanger Abbey written by Jane Austen is a remarkable peace of literature. In the story, Catherine Morland is the protagonist, who is a seventeen years old girl. She lives with her parents and siblings in Fullerton. Initially Catherine Morland is a shy tomboy. Later she has developed herself as a lovely and gorgeous young woman, who is appropriate in conducting and prospering social abilities. The Allens are a childless yet wealthy neighbourhood couple, who has welcomed Catherine to go with them to Bath on the summer vacations for a month to have a peaceful rest. Catherine having her parent’s consent goes to Bath with the Allens. Catherine goes to different social gatherings in the Bath. Thus, she has extended her boundary of acquaintance. Initially while staying in Bath, Catherine meets Isabella Thorpe and becomes a friend of her. While staying in Bath,...