Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Full Text of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Key Quotes:
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice
"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love... I love... I love you. and I never wish to be parted from you from this day on." Mr. Darcy - Pride and Prejudice
Guiding Questions:
Suggested Themes:
Vocabulary - Pride and Prejudice
Required Reading:
Irony
Discussion Questions
The Victorian Period
Key Quotes:
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice
"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love... I love... I love you. and I never wish to be parted from you from this day on." Mr. Darcy - Pride and Prejudice
Guiding Questions:
- Is Pride and Prejudice a simply a story about the importance of marriage for women??
- How does the use of letters forward the story? Why use letters?
- Who is prideful and who is prejudiced? How doe these qualities tie into the meaning of the work as a whole?
- Can Mr Darcy really give up all his social arrogance and be related to Wickham in the end?
- How does communication and language factor into Austen's story?
- Where is there evidence of the importance of Family, Love, Wealthy, Society and Class in the text?
- Is deceit a positive or negative quality in the story? What are the motives for deception?
- Where do women and femininity fit into Austen's world?
- Are women seen a rivals or competitors for men - for marriage?
- How do the cultural surroundings shape the moral traits of the characters?
- Can you describe and "illuminating" moment and explain how it functions as a "casement" that opens onto the meaning of the work as a whole?
- Can you compare and contrast two characters?
- Why is Mr.Darcy one of the most popular male fictional characters of all times?
Suggested Themes:
Vocabulary - Pride and Prejudice
Required Reading:
Irony
Discussion Questions
The Victorian Period