Was the movie Becoming Jane an accurate depiction of Jane Austens life?

Answer 1

sort of. she did run away with a mr. w but that may not have been his name. her life style and family are correct. not everything is right on the dot b/c its a movie! but otherwise, yes.

Well no not really. she did fall in love with Tom Lefroy but he was sent home soon after by his aunt. They never asked his uncle for consent and they never ran away together. They didnt see each other after he was sent home.

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Also, it's hard to know too much about the personal side of Jane Austen. We know her family history and where she lived, even names of her friends. But upon her death, her sister Cassandra burnt all her personal papers (at Jane's request), which probably would have provided answers to many of our questions.

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'Becoming Jane' was based on the letters that were sent between Jane and her lover. Therefore it may not all be accurate, and directors usually love putting in their own analogy of the past. However it is a movie based on a few letters, therfore the director may have added on extra stuff to keep it going!

Answer 2

The movie "Becoming Jane" takes some creative liberties in depicting Jane Austen's life, particularly in regards to her romantic relationships. While the film is inspired by Austen's biography and works, it is not entirely historically accurate and should be viewed as a fictionalized interpretation of her life.