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    The novel Pride and Prejudice‚ by Jane Austen‚ covers a number of moral and social aspects that not only pertain to nineteenth century Great Britain‚ but to humanity as a whole. Pride and prejudice‚ which are both part of the novel’s title‚ are explored extensively through two of the main characters. The novel’s story is essentially a romantic tale of how two individuals overcome obstacles placed before them by society‚ other people‚ and themselves‚ to end up in a happy marriage. Throughout the book

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    (30 Points) Why it is named Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is an award winning British Classic. The novel’s themes arguably created one of the best storylines in British Literature. With every book comes controversy; particularly in Pride and Prejudice (P&P) how important are the themes of pride and prejudice to the novel. The theme of Pride is mostly shown through the characters of Lady Catherine‚ Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy while Prejudice is shown best through Caroline

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    wit and intelligence. Antagonist: Darcy’s antagonist is the various ‘obstacles’ he has to overcome in order to win the love of Elizabeth‚ including: * Her vulgar and indiscreet mother * Wickham’s false account of him * Elizabeth’s own prejudice against him Climax: A high point in the rising

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    Free Study Guide: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Free BookNotes Previous Page | Table of Contents | Next Page Downloadable / Printable Version PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: ONLINE STUDY GUIDE THEMES Major Themes The pivotal theme is that marriage is important to individuals and society. Throughout the novel‚ the author describes the various types of marriages and reasons behind them. Marriage out of economic compulsions can be seen in Charlotte’s marriage to Collins. Marriage due

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    It is a truth universally acknowledged that all humans have their flaws‚ however not all seek fix them. Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen revolves around a cast of characters that either gain self knowledge or none at all. The search for self is a main concern in this novel as it determines the level of happiness the characters will attain. An example of this is Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy who through struggle possess self knowledge allowing them to understand their down falls

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    2009 The Union of Pride and Prejudice “You love me!” exclaimed Mr. Darcy with an aggravated look on his face. “Yes‚ just as much as I loathe you!” replied Elizabeth while tears ran down her face. Pride and Prejudice illustrates the love that young‚ and not so wealthy Elizabeth has for the dashing and rich Mr. Darcy. Jane Austin’s original novel of Pride and Prejudice exemplifies love‚ and how it cannot stop two people from coming together just because of social class or family expectations

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    Bidushy Sadika English 110‚ Section 4 Franchis Zichy February 5th 2015 Courtship & Marriage in Pride and Prejudice: From the Males’ Perspective Universally known and acknowledged‚ courtship and marriage are the two inseparable aspects of life and are interconnected with each other. These aspects stem from the desire of many people that is widely common - love. In Pride and Prejudice‚ the author Jane Austen talks about how the four male characters in the novel‚ Darcy‚ Bingley‚ Wickham and Collins

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    Literary Analysis for Pride and Prejudice Literary Analysis for Pride and Prejudice Title: The title “Pride and Prejudice is most appropriate for the novel because the story centers upon the love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy and the obstacles (especially their own personal faults) both must overcome before they can find romantic felicity with one another. Elizabeth must overcome her “prejudice” which causes her to make hasty and harsh judgments about others and quickly dismiss

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    Pride and Prejudice Theme of Love Mr. Darcy’s first declaration of love for Elizabeth is a perfect illustration of how love functions in this novel: "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you [despite your awful family and your socially inferior position]." There are many obstacles on the road to love in Pride and Prejudice‚ not the least of which are …pride and prejudice. But Jane Austen pens a happy ending‚ showing us that there’s something about love that enables it to

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    This is the first sentence of Pride and Prejudice and stands as one of the most famous first lines in literature. Even as it briskly introduces the arrival of Mr. Bingley at Netherfield—the event that sets the novel in motion—this sentence also offers a miniature sketch of the entire plot‚ which concerns itself with the pursuit of “single men in possession of a good fortune” by various female characters. The preoccupation with socially advantageous marriage in nineteenth-century English society manifests

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