... the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it " (Austen14). Elizabeth is saying that Mr. Darcy can be googled under "Darcy Perfect Man,"" and he would show up in the google images. Mr. Darcy being the perfect man shows how dominant men are because the perfect woman is never talked about. When Elizabeth says: "Oh! certainly," cried his faithful assistant, "no ... is shown because it says that "the word will be but half-deserved " meaning that the women who do not have the personality shown are not worthy enough for a good man making the males a more dominant population. Elizabeth ...

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... by the first impression she gets from them. Most of the time she is right. For example her first impression of Mr. Collins was that he was a solemn and awkward man. This turns out to be true and Elizabeth is repulsed by him and rejects his marriage proposal. One time Elizabeth completely misjudges a person's character, and that person is Darcy. Darcy ... misjudged Darcy's character and she calls herself despicable. She becomes aware that she let Darcy's bad manners make her think that he was a detestable man and she let Mr. Wickham's good manners make her think he was an excellent man. ...

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... no very cordial feelings towards him. she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous." Basically Elizabeth realizes that Darcy is simply a man who was to proud to talk to anyone at the assembly or even Dance. After observing Mr. Darcy speak, a prejudice between Elizabeth and Darcy is ... your good opinion, and you have bestowed it most unwillingly." essentially Elizabeth is telling Mr. Darcy off, she wants nothing to do with the man. Elizabeth had two major reasons for rejecting the proposal. The first was her initial prejudice towards Darcy the second was ...

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... the expectations society had on women, the lack of rights of women, and the general disrespect for women. A concern for many nineteenth century women was the anticipation of marrying a wealthy man. In the beginning of the novel, Austen uses irony to display this fact. She writes, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single ... possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" (Austen, 1). The use of irony is seen because in actuality it is not the man that is in possession of a wife, it is a wife in possession of a man. Austen satirizes the concept of marriage. Marriage ...

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... and Jane have a very different view point. Jane had a different perspective. She wanted to marry for all the right reasons. She wanted to marry a handsome young man who she loved very much, of course the gentleman should be wealthy, and able to support himself, her, and their way of life. Elizabeth also had a ... different perspective on marriage and social class. She did not believe in marriage without love. Attraction was also necessary, and the man could not be a baboon. He had to be extremely witty and clever, just as she was. He had to be well educated and proud, but not ... the ce...

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... and for the family to obtain greater access in the business world. The first line in the novel states, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife," (Austen 3). This is just foreshadowing that marriage is an immense theme in the story. ... It also shows that it is mostly the man's decision, and that women should be so lucky to have someone worthy ask for their hand in marriage, because at that time, men were the ones making ... importance than women. A woman had to be very attractive, come from a very rich family, ...

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... social class. For example, the poor would marry other poor, and the noble would marry other noble. If a woman were middle class she would normally marry a man in the middle class if she married. Rarely she could get lucky, and a high class man or a rich man would fall in love with her and marry her. It was very uncommon for a woman to marry ... a man who was in a lower state of status. Mr. Bennet was a gentleman. Being a gentleman meant that he did not have to work. Other men would work on his ... to money and social standing. If Mr. Bennet had not owned as much property as he did, his...

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... shows the reader how many of the characters of the novel meet for the very first time. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." From this opening line, the mentality of the society at that time is ... . Bennet too, merely basing off of looks, feels confident that Mr. Bingley is such a "delightful" man. Jane also approves of Bingley after one night also, claiming that he is " just what a young man ought to be sensible, good-humoured, lively ." The absurdity of being able to judge a person based ... portrayed...

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... characters" personality is shown. Mr and Mrs Bennett share different views about love. When Mrs Bennett knew that Netherfield Park was reoccupied by a rich man, Bingley, she tried to convince her husband to visit him so there might be increased chances for one of her daughters to marry him. Mrs ... long, Mr Collins proposed to Mrs Lucas" daughter, Charlotte. This created much controversy between Mrs Bennett and Mrs Lucas. Mr Collins is a very vain man and completely adores Lady Catherine de Bourgh, a lady with both integrity and wealth. It seems that he does things to impress Lady Cather...

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... and when they hear about the Bingley's (a wealthy household), and she attempts to get one of the older daughters to commit to marriage with Mr. Bingley. In this time period, a man's etiquette is supposed to be very charming and agreeable with the ladies. As for the women, they are expected to uphold the most proper manners. Yet in this novel, Austen ... opposite of what a well brought up and well behaved lady should be during that time period. There were those that portray the exact opposite of what etiquette in a man should be even if that man is financially competent. He responds to M...

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"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 This opening line of Pride and Prejudice could well describe the whole point of ... century country society. One of these concerns is money. Austen could observe the money problems of a middle-class family right in her own home. Her father was an educated man and a gentleman, but his income didn't provide enough for his family. His daughters would not be able to survive if they remained unmarried. The same exact situation that ... no chance of ever marring her. E...

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... . They were Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine, and Lydia. Jane was the most beautiful one of the five. Moreover, Elizabeth was the one with great brightness. One day, an unmarried young man with great fortune, Mr. Bingley, came to Netherfield. This news excited the Bennets, especially Mrs. Bennet. She was thinking about the young ... one of her daughters. In the ball held by Mr. Bingley, he and Jane fell in love with each other. There was another rich handsome unmarried young man, Mr. Darcy, in the ball. He was very proud. This pride even made Elizabeth feel that he was a difficult person...

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... his prejudice because he hadn't even spoken to her and was disgusted by her. Elizabeth Bennet is the daughter of Mr. Bennet, whom is a fairly respectable man, not as wealthy as Mr. Bingly or Mr. Darcy otherwise considered middle class. Elizabeth is a very intelligent and independent young woman; she speaks her mind and ... the ball because she was from the lower class. She had also heard things about Mr. Darcy that made him appear as the type of man she had originally thought he was, egotistical and arrogant. She kept this opinion until she found out the truth behind it and realized he ...

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... compared to the first impressions on himself. The ladies though highly of Darcy, up until he began to speak. Austen writes, "The gentlemen pronounced him to be a fine figure of a man, the ladies declared he was much handsomer than Mr. Bingley, and he was looked at with great admiration for about half the evening, till his manners gave a disgust which tuned ... unworthy to be compared with his friend" (58). After they figured out the personality of Darcy, everyone's impression went downward. He wasn't the man they though he was. Darcy never wanted to meet anyone new. He was a proud man t...

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... compared to the first impressions on himself. The ladies though highly of Darcy, up until he began to speak. Austen writes, "The gentlemen pronounced him to be a fine figure of a man, the ladies declared he was much handsomer than Mr. Bingley, and he was looked at with great admiration for about half the evening, till his manners gave a disgust which tuned ... unworthy to be compared with his friend" (58). After they figured out the personality of Darcy, everyone's impression went downward. He wasn't the man they though he was. Darcy never wanted to meet anyone new. He was a proud man t...

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The first sentence of the novel Pride and Prejudice opens with an ironic statement about marriage, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" (1). A man with a fortune does not need a wife nearly so much as a woman is greatly in need of a wealthy husband. The entire novel is really an explanation of how ... novel is full of verbal irony, especially coming from Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. Verbal irony is saying one thing, but meaning the complete opposite. Although Mr. Bennet is basically a sensible man, he behaves strange...

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... - if she wants a happy marriage- is not very likely to do. I will discuss the reasons for the careful choice of a proper husband below. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" This is the first line in the novel, which clearly shows the connection between money and marriage. It lies ... in the interest of a woman to marry a man with a fortune, or at least some good deal of money. The husband is meant to support his wife, since he is the one with a profession and she is not (something ... that will be discussed...

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... be for one of them" (4). This statement by Mrs. Bennet highlights the pride that a person achieves by finding a good match. Her goal is to marry one of her daughters to a man of a good social standing, preferably wealthier than that of her own family, in order to assure their comfort and stability. In British society, a person would have more pride for a daughter ... a proud character in a different manner. His wealth is good enough reason for him to be proud, at least in the public's eye. "One cannot wonder that so very fine a young man, with family, fortune, everything in his favor, s...

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Excessive Trust, The Fault of Many Can she trust a man, a stranger, that offers to give her a ride home at ten o" clock in the night? She would most likely decline the offer, considering that she does not know him at all, ... Mr. Bingley's sister results in Jane's lack of hope, and the ache in her heart. Jane receives a letter from Mr. Bingley's sister with very surprising information about Mr. Bignley, the man she has fallen in love with. "Miss Bingley's letter arrived, and put an end to doubt. The very fist sentence conveyed the assurance of their being settled in London for ... kindness....

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... and upper class. Marriage is entered into because it is a social duty expected of daughters from respectable families. England's society prohibited a woman of proper conduct to display any emotions to a man. Dr. Gregory cautions females to monitor their emotions and never let these feelings get the better of them (Gregory, 407). Austen portrays Lucas to be void of emotion and passion ... . Collins" marriage proposal to Charlotte, but it is feasible to conclude that it is similar to the one presented to Elizabeth. Mr. Collins character is also called into question. This man is a member of...

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... compared to the first impressions on himself. The ladies though highly of Darcy, up until he began to speak. Austen writes, "The gentlemen pronounced him to be a fine figure of a man, the ladies declared he was much handsomer than Mr. Bingley, and he was looked at with great admiration for about half the evening, till his manners gave a disgust which tuned ... unworthy to be compared with his friend" (58). After they figured out the personality of Darcy, everyone's impression went downward. He wasn't the man they though he was. Darcy never wanted to meet anyone new. He was a proud man t...

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... merit or sense.? Elizabeth is most affected by the actions of Mr. Collins, Charlotte Lucas, and Mr. Bingley. Collins, the relative entailed to the Longbourn estate, is a pompous and odious man, who serves as the perfect example of impertinance in the human character. He is first introduced to the Bennet family when they receive a letter from him requesting that they allow ... matter. She suggests that Jane should show more affection than she truly feels in order to help Bingley on. She believes that the most important thing is to first secure a man, and think about leisurely falling in ...

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... merit or sense.? Elizabeth is most affected by the actions of Mr. Collins, Charlotte Lucas, and Mr. Bingley. Collins, the relative entailed to the Longbourn estate, is a pompous and odious man, who serves as the perfect example of impertinance in the human character. He is first introduced to the Bennet family when they receive a letter from him requesting that they allow ... matter. She suggests that Jane should show more affection than she truly feels in order to help Bingley on. She believes that the most important thing is to first secure a man, and think about leisurely falling in ...

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... usually spends his time in the garden or the study room. Although Mr. Collins thinks that Charlotte and he are very agreeable with each other, Charlotte feels he is a disagreeable man. She goes along with whatever Mr. Collins will say or do without having to have any of her own opinion. In the movie Charlotte's opinion is clearly understood when she ... speaks to Elizabeth about marriage but after she gets married Mrs. Collins opinions are not shown. Considering Darcy an arrogant and haughty man it is hard to discover that he will actually falls in love with Elizabeth who is so simple a...

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"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife".(pg.1) The first sentence of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is perhaps the most famous opening of all English ... ) The author also independent of any character, uses' irony in the narrative parts for some of her sharpest judgments The Meryton Community is glad that Lydia is marrying such a worthless man as Whickham: "... and the good nature wishes for her well doing, which had proceed before from all the spiteful old ladies in Meryton, lost but a little of their spirit in...

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