By: Jane Austen

1. It is one of my mom’s favorite books 2. The theme of the book is family 3. It is a classic novel

Mr. BennetMrs. Bennet

Jane Lydia Catherine MaryElizabeth

“Happy for all her maternal feelings was the day on which Mrs. Bennet got rid of her two most deserving daughters. With what delighted pride she afterwards visited…., and talked of [her daughters], may be guessed. I wish I could say, for the sake of her family, that the accomplishment of her earnest desire in the establishment of so many of her children produced so happy an effect as to make her a sensible, amiable, well-informed woman for the rest of her life”(357).

 In 19 th century Britain many women got married young (Lydia marries at 16)  Balls and invitations to dinner with the whole family is the way to meet people  System of class (Mr. Darcy is very high-class)

 System of class (Mr. Darcy is very high-class)

 Kind-hearted  Always tries to find the good in people  Is considered to be the most beautiful of the Bennet girls

 Has spirited wit and good sense  This makes her the favorite of her father and least favorite of her mother

 Very reserved  Enjoys playing instruments  Has a small role in the novel

 More of a follower than a leader  Follows younger sister Lydia  More reserved

 Immature  Flirtatious  Eager to marry  Reckless

Mrs. Bennet: the idea of her daughters being married Elizabeth: marry when she is ready (she refuses marriage twice) Lydia: to be married quickly even if she is not ready

Don’t judge people when first meeting them

I would recommend this book to anyone because:  It is a classic novel and shows a different type of life  It is interesting throughout and has a happy ending