Disagree- I disagree with Harding's fundamental opinion. He believes that Austen's satire doesn't work because it is simple and lack-luster and even describes it as "a mock assault and not genuinely disruptive." However, he then goes on to say that Austen makes a mockery of "people whom she herself detests and fears." Harding is at two different ends of the spectrum. On one side Austen does not negatively lean into her satirical characters enough, and on the other side, Austen is way to harsh on the characters due to her own harsh feelings towards what they represent in her own life.
Agree- I agree that Austen is bias due to her place in society; however, I do not believe that it negatively affects her writing. It is her bias that makes her satire and writing intriguing and funny. In fact, pieces based simply on fact are boring, in my opinion. I even appreciate Harding's article because he takes a stance and supports it, but why can't he do the same for Austen?
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