BEHIND THE SILENCE: HIDDEN VOICES AND SUBTEXTUAL REALITIES IN PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BY JANE AUSTEN JEYN

Abstract

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is celebrated for its incisive
social commentary and sophisticated narrative techniques, employing hidden
voices and subtextual realities to critique the societal norms of Regency England.
This article examines Austen’s subtle use of irony, narrative silence, and implicit
character dynamics to reveal critiques of gender inequalities, class prejudice, and
societal expectations. By analyzing the implicit rather than explicit aspects of
dialogue and characterization, the study demonstrates how Austen’s understated
narrative strategies provide a powerful commentary on the limitations and
hypocrisies of her society. Employing feminist, psychoanalytic, and historicist
frameworks, this analysis illuminates the novel’s underlying psychological and
emotional realities, deepening our understanding of Austen’s literary mastery and
enduring social relevance.