PDF Template BR

Introduction/ General Information about the Book
Title:
Pride and Prejudice
Author:
Jane Austen
Type of Book:
Romance Novel
Main Character
Main Character:
Elizabeth Bennet
Describe the Character:
Elizabeth is the second eldest of the five Bennet sisters of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire,
England, near the fictional market village of Meryton. She is 20 years old. She is well read,
opinionated and loves good argument. She frequently exhibits a playful, good-natured
impertinence that is not offensive. She is depicted early in the novel as being personally proud of
her wit and accuracy in judging the social behaviour and intentions of others.
I can identify the character because:
Her self-assurance is something I relate to. Even when she is criticized by Darcy, she laughs it
off without viewing herself less. Just like me I don’t get affected on someone’s opinion of me
because I value and I know myself better than them.
Other Characters
Another Character:
Fitzwilliam Darcy
Darcy is Elizabeth's male counterpart. He is the son of a wealthy, well-established family and the
master of the great estate of Pemberley. He, too, is intelligent and forthright, but he has a
tendency to judge too quickly and harshly, and his high birth and wealth cause him to be overly
proud and conscious of his social status.
Another Character:
Charles Bingley
Charles Bingley is a handsome, good-natured, and wealthy young gentleman who lives in
Netherfield Park near Longbourn. In comparison to his friend Mr. Darcy, he is more kind and
charming, with more generally pleasing manners, though not quite as clever or experienced in
the art of combat. He lacks determination and is easily swayed by others.
Setting
Pride and Prejudice is set in England at some point in the very late 1700s-early 1800s. The exact
dates are unclear. It is set specifically in Longbourn, Netherfield Park, Rosings and Pemberley.
Longbourn is the home of the Bennets, Netherfield Park is Mr. Bingley's home, Rosings is Lady
Catherine's estate, and Pemberley is Mr. Darcy's estate.
The settings serve as a backdrop to the novel's witty conversations, developing romances, and
social conventions. This book would not have had the high social classes and tone that it does if
it is not set in the nineteenth century. It has an impact on how the characters speak and act in
every way. The characters speak proper English and act in large and dramatic ways, ensuring
that class and grandeur are constantly reinforced. The setting played a significant role in social
stigmas during this time period.
Theme
What is the author trying to say in this story? What is his/her life lesson?
She depicted that world with unwavering accuracy and satire, in all its narrow pride and
prejudice. Pride and Prejudice illustrates a number of specific lessons and teaches one larger, more
general lesson that applies to many challenges in life it is the importance of knowing yourself and
what you need, and remaining true to your principles, even when it is easy or expedient to go a
different way.
Is there a moral in the story?
The obvious moral lesson from the story would be “don’t judge a book by its cover”. Like the first
impressions of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam that led them onto hating each other just because they
created prejudice against each other.
This is a story about (courage, working hard? doing the right thing? greed? importance of
friends? jealousy? love? caring? happiness? sadness?)
Pride and Prejudice is about the importance of first impression.
This booked showed me/I learned from this story?
Love isn’t always love at first sight, rather gradual and reasonable love stays for a long time.
Sometimes our pride and prejudice can ruin something beautiful.
Plot
1. This is where the reader meets Mr Darcy and the Bennet sisters for the first time. It is also the
first time the reader meets Mr Bingley. Mr Darcy refuses to dance with anyone and
offends/insults Elizabeth. That the beginning of their hatred towards each other.
2. Jane is heartbroken as a result of Bingley's departure.
3. Charlotte settles for Mr Collins as she believes marriage should be about security and not
about love. She is content (maybe slightly happy) about her marriage. Elizabeth visits
Charlotte and meet Lady Catherine. Mr Darcy and Fitzwilliam also visit.
4. Darcy declares his love for Elizabeth and proposes marriage to her. After learning about his
interference with Jane and Bingley, she declines his proposal. Darcy writes to Elizabeth,
explaining his role in Bingley's life and his relationship with Mr Wickham.
5. Elizabeth travels to Pemberly with the Gardiners and meets Darcy there. She ran into Mr
Darcy's sister. While she was in Pemberly she receives Jane's letter regarding Lydia's
elopement with Wickham. She immediately returned home.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh visits Longbourn. She warns Elizabeth against marrying Darcy
because his marriage to her daughter had already been planned "while in his cradle," and she
considers Elizabeth to be beneath him and unimportant. However, Elizabeth stood up for
herself and wasn’t intimidated.
6. The second proposal was not the same as the first. Darcy told her that his feelings for her
hadn't changed, that he still loved her and wanted to marry her. Elizabeth, with the reserved
demeanour of many women of the time, explained quietly that her affections had shifted.
Initially, she'd told him that he was the last person she'd marry because of his arrogance,
among other things. So, by stating that her feelings were diametrically opposed, she was
implying that she was eager to marry him.
Evaluation of the Book
Why did you think of the book? Why?

The novel was amazing. The way it was written was super-b. Although it has complex
characters, Austen was able to easily explain the inner emotions of the characters. It was also
not boring since the dialogues and the encounters was funny and ridiculous.
What did you like about the book? Why?
I like how it was written and how the author conveys the message she was trying to say to the
readers. I also like the settings of the story, it’s very historical.
What didn’t you like about the book? Why?
There are some frustrating characters. One of those is Mrs. Bennet she is a woman consumed
by the desire to see her daughters married and seems to care for nothing else in the world.
Was the story confusing or hard to believe? Why?
It was quite challenging to read. Some parts were hard to understand since it mostly uses
figurative languages.
Was the story predictable? (could you guess what was going to happening?)
Personally, I was doubting on what the ending would be. Since at the first part of the story
showed how the lead characters hate each other. I thought that maybe they could be friend
but I never thought they would become lovers considering their hatred against each other.
Was the story believable?
It was quite realistic since the story shows the everyday life of ordinary and rich people that
time.
The ending was?
It was a happy ending since the main characters became together.
The other characters also had reconciliation and their own happy ending.
Elyssa Cien G. Manicani
September 22, 2022

PDF Template BR

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

PDF Template BR

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

PDF Template BR

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Introduction/ General Information about the Book

Evaluation of the Book

Why did you think of the book? Why?

Elyssa Cien G. Manicani

September 22, 2022

You might also like