Setting: Early 1800s, rural England
Significant Characters: Elizabeth Bennett, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Bennett, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Wickham, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett
Analysis:
- Clashing concepts of love and success between Lizzy and her society
- True meaning of happiness: Despite the people around Lizzy who are marrying men solely due to their class and reputation, she is still adamant in believing that love is the primary source to making someone truly happy. Although this is what Lizzy believes is right, several situations vary in result including with her sister Jane, who initially falls in love with Mr. Bingley because of his reputation of being an extremely wealthy man. In the end, Jane and Bingley share a wedding with Lizzy and Darcy, which could represent Lizzy making an exception to her beliefs.
Author's Style:
- Point of View: Elizabeth Bennett
- Tone: Comedic, Light, Witty
- Symbolism: Pemberley is Mr. Darcy's home and represents Darcy's true nature - grand, respected, and is not seen as formal or "falsely adorned"
Important Quotes:
1.) "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Austen opens her novel with this sentence to show the reader a glimpse of what the story is all about. If a wealthy man must be in want of a wife, then there must be a less fortunate woman out there in need of a wealthy husband. This reflects the certain values that people held towards the concept of marriage during the time of which it was written.
Austen opens her novel with this sentence to show the reader a glimpse of what the story is all about. If a wealthy man must be in want of a wife, then there must be a less fortunate woman out there in need of a wealthy husband. This reflects the certain values that people held towards the concept of marriage during the time of which it was written.
2.) "You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged, but one word from you will silence me on this subject forever.” - Mr. Darcy
This quote reveals a side of Darcy that is rarely seen throughout the beginning of the novel. Even though his proposal to Lizzy was rejected, Darcy does not hold this against Elizabeth but instead, his admiration towards Elizabeth still remains. The fact that Darcy is willing to be silenced forever at one word that she says shows his sensitive and accepting nature, reflecting that he really does simply and truly love her.
Theme:
The distinction of the importance between love, class, and reputation.
This quote reveals a side of Darcy that is rarely seen throughout the beginning of the novel. Even though his proposal to Lizzy was rejected, Darcy does not hold this against Elizabeth but instead, his admiration towards Elizabeth still remains. The fact that Darcy is willing to be silenced forever at one word that she says shows his sensitive and accepting nature, reflecting that he really does simply and truly love her.
Theme:
The distinction of the importance between love, class, and reputation.
Great summary of the novel. However you should add some examples that support your analysis, maybe DIDLs.
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