... the development of characters heavily relies on these three central themes. Charlotte's views on these relative themes, especially love, is what makes her so vital to the story, whereas Elizabeth has a contrasting point of view and is not willing to give in to the surrounding pressures from her mother and ... says, "you shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity, nor endeavor to persuade yourself or me, that selfishness is prudence, and insensibility of danger, security for happiness" (91). While Lydia does this in her apparent thoughtlessnes...

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... in her own discernment, has collapsed, and she now reports feeling ridiculous, humiliated, ashamed. In this way Jane Austen not only underlines the themes alluded to in her novel's title but also highlights their connection. Elizabeth's "pride" has driven her to be defensively "prejudiced." Although she ... with Mr. Collins, her clerical cousin, supply her with "all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give. The moment of her release from him was ecstasy." Next, Elizabeth dances with Darcy; they spar inconclusively on various topics, and end their...

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