The Edgeworth, Maria 1768-1849 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Bracelets" by Maria Edgeworth is a children's story written in the mid-19th century, which falls within the Victorian era. This narrative explores themes of character, competition, and the moral education of youth, focusing on the virtues of amiability and industry. Set in a quaint English setting, it highlights the interactions of children under the guidance of their governess, Mrs. Villars, as they vie for a prize that acknowledges their efforts and character. The story revolves around two main characters, Cecilia and Leonora, who compete for a bracelet symbolizing recognition of their merits. Cecilia displays ambition and a desire for approval, while Leonora carries a more content demeanor, embodying virtues such as humility and good temper. Their rivalry surfaces when favor turns to jealousy and misunderstanding, particularly after Cecilia inadvertently pins down Louisa, another student, resulting in the latter's broken toy. As the tale unfolds, Cecilia must confront her unkindness and the ramifications of her actions, leading her to realize that true merit lies in the quality of her character rather than mere success. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with valuable lessons about humility, friendship, and the significance of acknowledging and learning from one's mistakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11121 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11121 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133251.0 11121