Abstract: Critics always considered Becky In Vanity Fair as a reverse side image for a long time. However if you read this novel carefully again, in fact, you will find that Becky is a forceful woman. We can learn a lot of things from her. By analyzing on her, we can not only have a general understanding about women’s situation and status at Victoria time, but also know that petty bourgeoisie had fought hardly for a long time in order to get equal treatment. This paper aims to explore what kind of morality we should have; and how to teach people to build a harmonious condition.
Key Words: Becky; male authority; Vanity Fair; Thackeray
CONTENTS
1. Something about the Author 1
2. Background 2
2.1 Woman’s Statue in the 19th Century 2
2.2 Reason to Revolt 2
3. Significance in the 19th Century 3
3.1 Male Authority Had Controlled the Society 3
3.2 The Effect of Male Authority on Thackeray 3
3.3 Best Image in This Novel 4
3.5 Fighting of Petty Bourgeoisie 7
4. Significance in Modern Society 7
4.1 Becky’s Positive Side 7
4.2 Becky Was Intelligent and Smart 8
4.3 Factors to Be Successful 10
5. Conclusion 12
Bibliography 16
