Article Abstract
International Journal of Advance Research in Multidisciplinary, 2025;3(2):565-569
The Study Eliot's Biographical, Social, Historical, And Feministic Aspects
Author : Anjali Takhellambam and Dr. Rajnesh Kumar
Abstract
The role of women in relation to modern feminism is not directly addressed by George Eliot. First of all, every book is set in the past, before the problems of the 1960s and 1970s came to light, with the exception of Daniel Deronda. However, a fundamental presumption that the discerning critic must make is that when George Eliot writes about historical times, she is using contemporary points of view. Several of the novels' historical contexts contribute to the novel's action and make the woman question relevant. The Methodist Conference ruling in Adam Bede is one of several examples that have already been mentioned. The industrialization that occurs in St. Ogg's as Maggie grows up in Mill on the Floss creates a critical rift between the generations of Dodson women and a new environment that demands fresh viewpoints. The contrast between the successful Lucy Deane and her do-it-yourself aunts demonstrates how society's expectations of young women have changed. The contrast between Maggie and her cousin then highlights the positive and negative features of the two new faces of ladyhood. The lucky have better opportunities for marriage, whereas the unfortunate have few chances for a happy existence. The fact that the books were George Eliot's public writings and inevitably reflected on her relationship with Lewes is another evident reason why the topic of feminism has been suppressed. Additionally, George Eliot detested female novelists who promoted their beliefs through their works: The oracular species, which refers to books that are written to elaborate on the authors' philosophical, theological, or moral beliefs, is the most pitiable of all foolish works by female novelists. Her heroines fit into society and are not particularly admirable models of the ideal woman. But in the framework of her many works, George Eliot does provide a variety of options for her female characters. The options available to women in her early works aren't always consistent with the story as a whole. The heroine's issues are more thoroughly woven into the story by Daniel Deronda.
Keywords
Marriage, Feminism, Historical, Philosophical, Theological