... character, "were it not for the inferiority of her connections, he should be in some danger." After living so closely together for a few days, Austen tells us that Darcy "began to feel the danger of paying Elizabeth too much attention." When Darcy first proposes to her, he puts it in such ... he is fully aware of his high birth and wealth, and very proud of his own social status while being prejudiced against those of a lower social status. Austen describes him as being "haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his manners, though well-bred, were not inviting" and goes on to say that "Dar...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... is significant because it reflects the values and attitudes of 19th century England, and portrays the main themes of the novel. It is set in England during the 1800's and Austen focuses on a society whose opinions are based on first impressions. This is achieved through cultural context, characterisation, narratorial commentary, and methods/techniques. During the 19th Century, first impressions were very ... important. The reader is presented with Meryton, a highly structured class society which judges people on superficial qualities, such as physical appearance, social status, clothes,...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... the world of Pride and Prejudice, marriage was of great importance both in the fictional world of the novel and also in the society of the time in which Jane Austen lived. Considering the context gives us insight to the reasons for marriage being viewed with such significance. The different attitudes and viewpoints of various characters reflect different reasons as to ... of the novel. The opening line states, It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. In this sentence, Jane Austen is using irony to suggest the n...

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