We all have our own idiolect, or way of talking, and research has shown the same is true for Austen’s characters. We’ll look at this research and explore Austen’s genius in developing unique idiolects. Which character uses the word “I” more than any other? What does Lydia’s use of the word “fun” say about her? Which characters say nothing at all? While focusing on Pride and Prejudice, we’ll also compare these characters’ distinctive habits of speech to those of other Austen novels.
The Details
What: “Is My Idiolect Showing? Individualized Speech Patterns in Austen’s Novels” with Sue Scott
When: April 21, 2024 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: In the comfort of your home via Zoom
RSVP: This is a member-only event that is also open to any interested guests; it is FREE but RSVP is required. Register here.
Accessibility: We have auto-captions available in the Zoom meeting. There will be a PowerPoint presentation that will have a mixture of text, color, and images that will be as high-contrast as possible for ease of reading. If you have accessibility needs we have not addressed here, please let us know.
About Our Speaker
Sue Scott is a retired librarian and a lifetime member of JASNA. She belongs to the North Carolina Region, where she has served as both Regional Coordinator and Treasurer, and is a regular presenter at their regional meetings (We all enjoyed her talk last year about “Everything A Janeite Needs to Know”!). Sue was a breakout session speaker at the 2019 AGM, where her topic was “The Brothers of Northanger Abbey: The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous.”
