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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE By 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 1813 Austen does not write in the Romantic style (review Romantic style aka Frankenstein) Result-not popular until 20 th 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 19 th 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 Rozakis, Laurie. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Guide to Understanding the World’s Great Writing. New York. Simon & Schuster

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?