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PRIDE AND PRIDE AND PREJUDICEPREJUDICE
By Jane AustenBy Jane Austen
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What is the implication of the title?Define the words.
PRIDE
A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect.
Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement, possession, or association: parental pride.
Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness.
An excessively high opinion of oneself; conceit.
PREJUDICE
an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.
ROMANTICISM
Pride and Prejudice published 1813Austen does not write in the Romantic
style (review Romantic style aka Frankenstein)
Result-not popular until 20th century
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Romantic Comedy Satire of human limitations as shown in social
behavior BUT MORE! Moral Concerns:
Moral ugliness Social crudities Bad manners Cruelty Failure
SUBJECT VS. THEME
SUBJECT=MARRIAGE Exploration of marriage and its conflicts as it
relates to the middle class English society at the beginning of the 19th century.
THEME-prudent conduct in getting married
PRUDENT
wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.
CHARACTERS
Reflect different views of “right action” re: marriage a variety of moral concerns including pride and
prejudice
Look for “foils” a person or thing that makes another seem
better by contrast
ELIZABETH
Main character Intelligent Witty Superior Sense of humor Only 20 years old Not without flaws Perceptive
Rational Self-knowledge/
discovery Ability to grow Good sense More-
LITERARY TECHNIQUES
Be alert to Foreshadowing Irony
Verbal Dramatic Situational
VOCABULARY
Not just of the time period (see handout)Also-reflection of the theme of the book.LOOK FOR WORDS
Marriage as an economic venture Settled, charge, worth, paid, debt, interest, etc.
Marriage as a moral, ethical, spiritual venture Rational, civility, conduct, reason, judgment,
decorum, integrity, etc.
WORKS CONSULTED
www.dictionary.com.
Rozakis, Laurie. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Guide to Understanding the World’s Great Writing. New York. Simon & Schuster. 1997.
DISCUSSION AGENDA 1
1. Summarize plot thus far. Identify & describe the characters & places so far.
2. Identify 2 examples of irony and explain which type.
3. Find & discuss key comments on pride & prejudice thus far.
4. What views of marriage have been presented?
5. What are important quotes? By whom? Why?
6. Make observations about Austen’s writing style. What do you observe? If asked to write an essay in which you analyze her techniques/style, what would you focus on/include?
7. Share & discuss 2 higher level questions and sample answers.
8. What questions do you have?
9. What are your thoughts/reactions so far?