I have a certain admirance for one Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Maybe it’s because I relate more to the guy – the brooding, silent type who, by the very least, means very well,[…]
Tag: Pride and Prejudice
Two Women and Their Need for Independence
Elizabeth Bennett is a character that is willful, daring, and outspoken; she directly opposes society’s representation of the “patient/familial” woman for she immediately acts on what she is feeling. However, she is not impulsive or[…]
Pride and Prejudice – My thoughts
I actually liked this book, which for me is a shocker. I for one, do not read romantic books, much less like them. However, for some reason, I liked this novel. At the beginning[…]
Breaking Stereotypes
After delving into the psychology behind feminist theory in relation to the famous novel by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, it becomes interesting to study the affect and influence that characters like Elizabeth have on[…]
A Little Girl’s Shame
The following is my response and representation of our most recent study on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. I have chosen to write a spoken word poem with the hope of using this as the foundation for[…]
First Impressions of a Jane Austen Novel
A Pride and Prejudice Novel Response (Pun intended! Might I add, Pride and Prejudice was originally titled First Impressions!) Chapter 1 Summary: Jane Austen’s novel begins at the Bennet’s house in Longbourn, where readers are[…]
The Importance of Setting in Pride and Prejudice
It was inevitable with my adoration of romance novels that I would adore Jane Austen’s timeless Pride and Prejudice. However, the journey of Elizabeth and Darcy’s acceptance of feelings was exemplified through the symbolism of setting,[…]
Unwavering – Personal Response to Pride and Prejudice
The concept of marriage – although it is important to the plot of Pride and Prejudice – holds an even deeper meaning for insight into Elizabeth Bennett’s character. Through the first proposal from Mr. Collins,[…]
Choose Pride–Not Vanity
There is no flaw in displaying pride; there is no wrong in realizing what our strengths are, in being confident, in being proud of our successes. Pride sustains our self-esteem because it helps us acknowledge[…]