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'The Three Sisters', written by Jane Austen, and 'Teresa's Wedding', written by Willian Trevor
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... Comparative Text Coursework 'The Three Sisters', written by Jane Austen, and 'Teresa's Wedding', written by Willian Trevor, have very similar themes and situations in both stories although they are written and very different times. 'The Three Sisters' was written at the begginning of the 19th century whereas 'Teresa's Wedding' was written in the mid 20th century and yet they both display a very similar plot relating to marriage. There are two main female characters in both stories. Both Mary from 'The Three Sisters' and Teresa from 'Teresa's Wedding' are in similar situations as they are marrying not out of love, but convenience. Mary Stanhope is a young, high maintanance woman who wants to improve her place in society. She is contemplating on whether to marry a man who she despises, Mr.Watts. Women in the 19th century hardly ever had jobs and so the only way to get themselves in high places of













