Northanger Abbey

Main Ideas

• A critique of Gothic novels, ironically portraying the heroine's expectations of romantic and mysterious adventures, contrasting them with reality.
• A parody of societal norms and ideals of romantic love of the time, showing how these views affect the heroine's perception of reality.
• The education and formation of personality in the heroine's journey towards self-discovery and awareness of her own mistakes.
• Criticism of the positioning of women in society at that time through characters and plot, promoting ideas of equality and self-determination.
• Reflection on the value of truth, friendship, and family ties through the trials the characters undergo, ultimately gaining a better understanding of themselves and the world around them.