... it is not in fact true. Throughout the novel, pay close attention to extreme language - words like "necessarily," "impossible," or "universally." Austen has a sophisticated view of the world's complexity, and characters in her novels who express themselves or their opinions in such unreserved and extreme terms ... proposals are permanent. Elizabeth's refusal of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's acceptance of him also raises the question of whether and to what extent Austen believed feelings other than true love should enter into a person's decision to marry. The question continues to be a pres...

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1. Title: Pride and Prejudice 2. Author: Jane Austen 3. Number of Pages: 332 4. Setting: Longbourn, which is in rural England. The story took place sometime during the Napoleonic Wars (1797-1815). 5. Characters: 1. Mr. Bennet: An odd mixture of quick ... pick up the wit. It's a fun book. Choice of Words: Because this book was written sometime between 1796 and 1813, the language is different from what it is today. Jane Austen also was very educated and the vocabulary is somewhat difficult to understand. Once I looked up the words, it all made sense and was written very well. Description: If y...

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• Grade Level: High School