CHARACTERISTICS OF JEWELRY REPRESENTATION IN ENGLISH LITERATURE
Abstract
This article explores the artistic and semantic significance of jewelry in English literature. In English literary works, jewelry is not only portrayed as decorative items but also plays an essential role in character construction, symbolizing social status, personal memories, and deeper meanings. The study analyzes how jewelry is depicted in the works of various authors across historical periods, examining its influence on character development and plot progression. Special attention is given to how jewelry is used to reflect the inner world and societal roles of characters in the works of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare. By analyzing the symbolic meanings of jewelry in English literature, the article contributes to a broader understanding of its literary importance.
Keywords
English literature, jewelry, symbolic meaning, artistic expression, social status, character development, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, literary analysis.
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