Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen's classic tale of love set against a backdrop of overbearing social norms and customs of the early 19th century
The two pivotal characters are both guilty of pride and prejudice and must learn the errors of their ways before they can live “happily ever after”. Elizabeth Bennet, Austen’s heroine, believes herself to be a very shrewd judge of character, but her pride allows herself to fall victim of her own set of prejudices. On the other hand, Darcy is proud of his refinement and superiority of social standing. This leads him to a general prejudice for all those below his social status. The novel is about the pride of Darcy and the prejudice of Elizabeth caused by their mutual misunderstanding.
The two pivotal characters are both guilty of pride and prejudice and must learn the errors of their ways before they can live “happily ever after”. Elizabeth Bennet, Austen’s heroine, believes herself to be a very shrewd judge of character, but her pride allows herself to fall victim of her own set of prejudices. On the other hand, Darcy is proud of his refinement and superiority of social standing. This leads him to a general prejudice for all those below his social status. The novel is about the pride of Darcy and the prejudice of Elizabeth caused by their mutual misunderstanding.
The conclusion of Jane Austen's "Classic" tale about the turbulent relationship between the daughter of a country gentleman and a rich aristocratic landowner
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57 min
A "Classic" novel about the turbulent relationship between the daughter of a country gentleman and a rich aristocratic landowner
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40 min
Lydia and Mr Wickham's marriage is set - but why the change of heart?
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35 min
Following Lydia's disappearance with Mr Wickham the Bennett's family reputation is tarnished
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38 min
Lydia's elopement with Wickham is a cause for concern especially as no trace can be found of them once they arrive in London
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37 min
Elizabeth takes a holiday with her aunt and uncle - The Gardiners. The Berkshire officers regiment departs for Brighton.
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43 min
Elizabeth returns home to be advised that the local officers regiment are to be relocated to Brighton
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55 min
With her time at Rosings coming to an end Elizabeth resolves that although she has a new found respect for Mr Darcy she is avowed never to meet him again
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35 min
Mr Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter before he departs. Will the contents sway her opinions of him?
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32 min
The course of true love does not run smooth in this classic tale by Jane Austen
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33 min
Elizabeth's journey continues when she is invited to meet the redoubtable Mrs Catherine De Bourgh
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31 min
Jane Austen's classic tale continues - Why does Mrs Gardiner tell Elizabeth not to marry Mr Wickham
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31 min
Mrs Bennett cannot understand Elizabeth's decision and why had their neighbour agreed to marry their cousin?
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33 min
The Bennet family are visited by their cousin. Talk of marriage fills the air.
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45 min
Who is the enigmatic Mr Wickham?
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38 min
Jane Austen's classic novel continues as a new officer recruit makes Elizabeth's acquiantence
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31 min
A "Classic" novel by Jane Austen. Follow the Bennett sisters in their search of love and happiness
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30 min
This charming and beguiling tale of The Bennet family continues. Will love find a way?
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45 min
This classic tale continues. Who is the enigmatic Mr Darcy?
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28 min
A "Classic" novel about the turbulent relationship between the daughter of a country gentleman and a rich aristocratic landowner
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19 min
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