Electra complex applied in Jane Austen novels?

Answer 1

The Electra complex is the female equivalent of the Oedipus complex. It is characterized by a daughter's obsessive/sexual feelings to the father and hostility to the mother.

I can see this applying to two of Jane Austen's novels: Pride and Prejudice and Emma. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth clearly has a closer relationship to her father. They openly deride Mrs. Bennett on several occasions. In Emma, Emma is in fact acting the part of her father's wife for most of the novel. (Her mother is deceased.)

Answer 2

The Electra complex, a psychological concept, refers to a daughter's unconscious rivalry with her mother for her father's affection. While not explicitly explored in Jane Austen's novels, themes of family dynamics and relationships between mothers, daughters, and fathers can be seen in works such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility." These novels often highlight the complexities and conflicts within familial relationships, albeit within the context of the societal norms of the time.