1. Pride and Prejudice Volume One Report by: Julia, Vicky, Miya, Polly, Nadia, Jamie, Lugi

2. Introduction Elizabeth – Female Protagonist (chap.1) Darcy – Male Protagonist (chap.3) The Bennets: Mr. & Mrs. Bennet, Jane, Mary, Kitty, Lydia The Bingleys: Mr. Bingley, Miss Bingley (Caroline Bingley), Mrs. Hurst (Louisa Hurst) Mr. Collins, Charlotte, Wickham.

3. Bingley’s Character Young & rich (four or five thousand a year) A gentleman with good manner and temper Deep in love with Jane --Love at the first sight (p.7) --Jane’s stay at Netherfield (p.25) --The Netherfield ball (p.75)

4. Why did Bingley leave Netherfield? Less of confidence and courage to pursue Jane Chapter 21 --The letter from Caroline Bingley(p.89)

5. Darcy’s different attitudes toward Elizabeth

6. The first ball (at Meryton) Darcy had looked at her without admiration. ---E.g. conversation between Darcy & Bingley. (p.7 Chapter3)

7. The second ball (at Sir William Lucas’s place) Darcy’s attitude toward Elizabeth has changed… (p.16 Chapter6) (1) conversation between Darcy & Elizabeth about asking for another ball to Lolonel Forster. (p.17 Chapter6) (2) Elizabeth refused to dance with Darcy. (p.18, 19 Chapter6)

8. At Netherfield (when Jane was sick) Darcy asked for a dance when Miss Bingley playing a Scotch song. (p.38 Chapter10) Darcy began to feel the danger of playing Elizabeth too much attention. (p.44, 45 Chapter12 ) By the time that Elizabeth returns to Lonbourn, Darcy has conflicting feelings about Elizabeth. What does he feel?

9. The third ball (at Netherfield) Darcy asked Elizabeth to dance with her. (1) Elizabeth accepted without knowing. (2) Charlotte persuaded Eliza so she accepted. They made a long conversation. (p. 69, 70, 71 Chapter18)

10. Darcy& Wickham Wickham ： Good-looking and fine manners Wicked character Elizabeth’s trust (prejudice)

11. Darcy ： Wealthy and intelligent, but proud Affection for Elizabeth Hesitation of admitting his love (reasons and ways)

12. William Collins: 1.Relationship: Mr. Bennet’s nephew. 2.Career: clergy. (p53. p.74.) 3.Collins’ proposal: (chapter 19 & 22) a. why and how does he make the proposal to Elizabeth (p53. & p81.) b. how does he react after rejecting by Elizabeth? 4.Collins’ personality: --pride & obsequiousness, self-important & humility (p53. the reason) --flattering, fawning (p51 Collins feels proud of flattering ) --likes to make a lengthy speech --materialistic (p56 & 57) (always compares to lady Catherine's) --self-righteous( 自以為是 )(see from the proposal)

13. Elizabeth Bennet v.s. Charlotte Lucus Personality Views of marriage What do you agree more? Elizabeth or Charlotte?

14. Personality--- Elizabeth Prejudice (p.61 p.73) Strong mind (p.80) Self-protecting (p. 69) Self-confident

15. Personality--- Charlotte The way she talks is more tactful than Elizabeth Practical Understands herself

16. Views of marriage Elizabeth’s rejection Charlotte’s acceptation Who do you agree more? Charlotte or Elizabeth

17. The End. Thank you for your listening!!