![]() ![]() According to Jane Austen in context the key to manners within the middle class was politeness, “a code of behavior that emphasized benevolence, modesty, self examination, and integrity.” (Byrne 296) This meant that civility and proper behavior weighted highly among individuals during their interactions within society. ![]() Manners, during Austen’s era reflected one’s class rank, one’s measure of civility, and even the character of one’s mind. "He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless t be rather cold hearted, and rather selfish, is to be ill-disposed: but he was in general very well respected: for he conducted himself with propriety in the discharge of his ordinary duties." (A description of the John Dashwood) ![]()
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