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    At the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice‚ Jane Austen resolves the novel while using particular writing style and technique to reinforce the characters of Elizabeth‚ Georgiana‚ and Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Elizabeth’s strong-willed character is emphasized when Austen subtly contrasts her against Georgiana’s shy one; she uses Georgiana as a foil character for Elizabeth‚ and vice versa. Elizabeth’s strong opinions‚ quick wit‚ and “lively‚ sportive‚ manner” of conversing with Darcy astonish Georgiana

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    American Revolution meant many things for the people of England. As with any war‚ it brought the people of the nation together whilst pushing them further apart simultaneously. The connection of this era of time to the literary viewpoint of Pride and Prejudice is directly correspondent to the overwhelming issues of this period. Austen’s book challenges the reader of any generation by challenging the accepted status quo of the 18th century‚ and thus challenging the status quo of any era. During this

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    letter writing in the novel. Write a letter from one of the minor characters to any of the characters. Consider the minor character’s point of view. 15. When Lydia elopes‚ Mr. Collins writes a letter to Mr. Bennet accusing him of bad parenting. The reader tends to adore Mr. Bennet’s wit and irony yet is he a good father? 16. Consider the importance of social gatherings. Which one has the most impact on theme‚ plot or character? 17. How does the visit to Pemberley affect Elizabeth’s feelings

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    Lydia and Wickhams relationship is selfish on both parts‚ Lydia is so irresponsible‚ she flirts with everyone and anyone and because there is no restrain on this from her parents‚ she takes full advantage of it “the most determined flirt that ever made herself and her family ridiculous” meaning she is already making a fool of herself and her family with flirting with people she hardly knows and much older than her. People then start questioning on her upbringing and blame the family. Wickham however

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    Elizabeth is nervous and excited as their carriage approaches Pemberley. Proper middle-class folk‚ like Elizabeth and her family‚ could visit grand estates belonging to people like Mr. Darcy. The housekeeper shows them around the house. Elizabeth is delighted with every beautiful detail and she can’t help thinking about how she might have been mistress of it all as Darcy’s wife. Then she checks herself‚ realizing she would not have been able to invite her beloved aunt and uncle to visit if she had

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    The use of Chance & Coincidence in Pride & Prejudice By Jane Austen The plot of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice relies heavily on what we call chance and coincidence. Jane Austen’s prime objective seemed to be establishing circumstances‚ through “chance and coincidence” which enabled opportunities for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth to get together. She used major characters such as Mr. Collins‚ Mr. Wickham and Mrs. Gardiner to appear at the exact moment they were needed to establish situations that

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    I think the author wrote this novel to show today’s society of the difficulties of finding true love. The main character‚ Janie Crawford goes through three marriages throughout the novel. Janie’s first marriage is to Logan Killicks‚ which is arranged by her grandmother‚ Nanny. She is married to Logan because he is a wealthy and respectful man. Nanny thinking that Logan would be able to take well care of her granddaughter throughout life‚ she marries her to him. However‚ when Janie is asked to help

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    Pride and Prejudice This book‚ a classic draws many different thoughts and opinions. While I first thought that there were too many characters and too many complications in the book‚ as the story progressed‚ I saw how all the characters‚ plots and storylines fit together perfectly. For example‚ minor characters such as Wickham‚ who one would initially think would have no place or is irrelevant to the story‚ is actually the symbol of the strength of Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship. Instead of

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    Good Parents‚ Good Children Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Mary Shelley’s Frakenstein are two classic pieces of literature that are worth studying. This essay will discuss the ideas and concepts of parenting in both books. While some characteristics are shared between the two‚ there are also differences. The specific topics to be discussed are what makes a good parent‚ what parents owe their children‚ and what children owe their parents. The general approach will be to identify examples of

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    marriage to the most disagreeable‚ pompous‚ Mr Collins as the best alternative for a ‘woman of small fortune’ in her society. Through her dispassionate materialistic rhetoric she states; ‘I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr Collins character‚ connections‚ and situation in life‚ I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair‚ as most people can boast on entering the marriage state.’ (Austen‚ 1984) Consequently Sir William Lucas and Lady Lucas give their consent with a

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