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Lecture by Uffaq Zahra
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Pride and Prejudice
Novel By Jane Austen
Bio of the writer:
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret,
critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots
often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing
and economic security.
Born: December 16, 1775, Steventon, United Kingdom
Died: July 18, 1817, Winchester, United Kingdom
What is Pride and Prejudice?
Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in
1813.
Setting of the Novel?
Pride and Prejudice is set in rural England at the turn of the 19th century, and it follows the Bennet
family, which includes five very different sisters.
Themes
• Love
• Reputation
• Class
• Family
• Integrity
• Gender
What is the major themes of Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is a classic comedy of manners that satirizes 18th-century society
and, particularly, the expectations placed on women of the era. The novel, which follows the
romantic entanglements of the Bennet sisters, includes themes of love, class, and, as one might
guess, pride and prejudice.
Pride and prejudice central idea
The central theme of the novel Pride and Prejudice is basically the consistent search of true love
despite every obstacle that comes our way. The main character of the story, Elizabeth Bennet,
embodies the central theme by being a woman way ahead of her peers in terms of what she wants
in life.
Character List
Elizabeth Bennet An intelligent and spirited young woman who possesses a keen wit and enjoys
studying people's characters. Although she initially dislikes Darcy, circumstances cause her to
reassess her negative impression of him, and she eventually falls in love with him.
Fitzwilliam Darcy A wealthy, proud man who falls in love with Elizabeth and reveals a generous,
thoughtful nature beneath his somewhat stiff demeanor.
Mr. Bennet Elizabeth's ironic and often apathetic father. Unhappily married, he has failed to provide
a secure financial future for his wife and daughters.
Mrs. Bennet Elizabeth's foolish and unrestrained mother who is obsessed with finding husbands for
her daughters.
Lecture by Uffaq Zahra
YouTube Channel URL (https://www.youtube.com/c/BsEnglishliteraturenotes) For More Notes.
Pride and Prejudice
Novel By Jane Austen
Bio of the writer:
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret,
critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots
often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing
and economic security.
Born: December 16, 1775, Steventon, United Kingdom
Died: July 18, 1817, Winchester, United Kingdom
What is Pride and Prejudice?
Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in
1813.
Setting of the Novel?
Pride and Prejudice is set in rural England at the turn of the 19th century, and it follows the Bennet
family, which includes five very different sisters.
Themes
• Love
• Reputation
• Class
• Family
• Integrity
• Gender
What is the major themes of Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is a classic comedy of manners that satirizes 18th-century society
and, particularly, the expectations placed on women of the era. The novel, which follows the
romantic entanglements of the Bennet sisters, includes themes of love, class, and, as one might
guess, pride and prejudice.
Pride and prejudice central idea
The central theme of the novel Pride and Prejudice is basically the consistent search of true love
despite every obstacle that comes our way. The main character of the story, Elizabeth Bennet,
embodies the central theme by being a woman way ahead of her peers in terms of what she wants
in life.
Character List
Elizabeth Bennet An intelligent and spirited young woman who possesses a keen wit and enjoys
studying people's characters. Although she initially dislikes Darcy, circumstances cause her to
reassess her negative impression of him, and she eventually falls in love with him.
Fitzwilliam Darcy A wealthy, proud man who falls in love with Elizabeth and reveals a generous,
thoughtful nature beneath his somewhat stiff demeanor.
Mr. Bennet Elizabeth's ironic and often apathetic father. Unhappily married, he has failed to provide
a secure financial future for his wife and daughters.
Mrs. Bennet Elizabeth's foolish and unrestrained mother who is obsessed with finding husbands for
her daughters.
