early 19th century‚ near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire in England. The story begins with the news in the Bennet family that Mr Bingley‚ a wealthy‚ charming young bachelor‚ is moving in their neighborhood. Mrs Bennet is a woman keen on finding rich husbands for her five daughters. The novel centers on Elizabeth Bennet‚ the second of the five daughters of Mr Bennet. At a ball they attend‚ Mr Bingley‚ contrasted with his friend Mr Darcy as being more kind‚ is soon well received‚ while
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Though generally brushed off as a minor character‚ George Wickham plays a vital role in the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Through both his lies and his amatory adventures‚ Wickham is the source of both Elizabeth’s loathing and love for Mr Darcy. Throughout the novel‚ Elizabeth’s opinion of Mr Wickham changes dramatically. For the first half of the novel‚ Elizabeth adores Wickham and believes him to be the perfect gentleman. He achieves this high appraisal mainly through
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THE PRIDE OF BRIDGET JONES Will it be cigarettes? None! Alcohol units: Zero! Weight: Off the scales! It’s the beginning of the New Year for Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger)‚ who works at a London publishing house as a marketing assistant. Bridget is determined to improve her life by losing weight‚ cutting down on cigarettes and alcohol and finding Mr Right. Bridget has two main determinations: to create the right image for herself‚ and to find a liable man who will be truly committed to her‚
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Title: Pride and Prejudice Author: Jane Austen 1) In Pride and Prejudice‚ a wealthy and powerful Mr. Darcy falls in love with a poor girl of a peculiar family with no background named Elizabeth‚ and although she rejects him at first with cold civility‚ throughout the book‚ both their character changes as they learn more about each other‚ and amidst many transitions‚ finally reach conjugal felicity in the end. 2) One of the themes in Pride and Prejudice is what a hasty first
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negatively towards the Bennet family‚ and Mr Bennet in particular: “Their minds more vacant than their sisters”. Austen writes that the sisters attempt to flirt with the soldiers of the recently arrived militia -something that the Mr Bennet is strongly against‚ and claims they are the “silliest girls in the country” for doing so. This negative portrayal of the two characters shows to the readers that the attributes of the two sisters are taken from their mother‚ who Mr Bennet also takes pleasure in
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personalities. The protagonist‚ Elizabeth Bennet‚ misjudges a man upon rumor and appearance‚ but finds out she is extraordinarily wrong. The novel explains how difficult it is to fully understand someone after settling upon assumptions and being under the influence of the authorities around them. However this is the trial one must pass in order to find true love or friendship. Social class was a major influence throughout the 1800s‚ when this story takes place. Unfortunately‚ the Bennet family was fairly poor
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significant reappraisal during the course of the novel. Explain how the reader is positioned to initially dislike and later approve of Jane Austen’s hero. Literature is consumed with romantic heroes. Jane Eyre’s Mr Rochester‚ Juliet’s Romeo‚ Elizabeth Bennet’s Mr Darcy… the list is endless. The character of Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen’s 1813 novel‚ “Pride and Prejudice” is an example of one of the most well known romantic figures in Western society. Although not initially popular‚ Mr Darcy
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plot‚ which had slowed since Darcy’s proposal‚ now picks up speed as it rushes toward its conclusion. Chpt 46-49 When bennet girls leave home‚ their parent’s ineptitude become apparent Netherfield Park Jane invitation‚ horse‚ sick‚ Elizabeth hikes over‚ original opinions of unlady like behavior Ideal traits of a woman discussion The interactions between Darcy and Elizabeth primarily take the forms of banter and argument‚ and Elizabeth’s words provide Darcy access to a deeper aspect of her
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focusing on the Bennet’s‚ specifically the two eldest daughters Elizabeth and Jane. The book is filled with sarcasm‚ humor and romance. The author had a lot to say about women and society in England during the late 18th and early 19th century and that is probably why the book is so widely popular. That era is history and the circumstances have changed but the story is very honest and relatable. The book’s plot deals with the five Bennet sisters‚ whose mother desires nothing more to see her daughters
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focus is on that of Elizabeth Bennet. Pride and Prejudice contains one of the most unforgettable love stories: the engagement between Darcy and Elizabeth. The story revolves around Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is charming and clever‚ although she is quick to judge other people. Her judgment about other characters’ personality is accurate about half of the time. Elizabeth wants to find a husband compatible with her personality‚ rather than someone with great wealth. Elizabeth Bennet’s motive is clearly
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