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Who is most at fault in the beginning of the novel: Darcy for his pride, or Elizabeth for her quick judgement?

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Collins is the author's biggest subject of satire. Austen in criticizing the system during her time where only men are allowed to inherit property. Mr. Bennet is forced to give this unworthy man his property because his wife did not give birth to son. Collins is also a higher class by association and believes in class wholeheartedly. Due to these factors he, as the symbol of the system on entailment of property to men, is portrayed as foolish and blind to his own faults.

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Collins is the author's biggest subject of satire. Austen in criticizing the system during her time where only men are allowed to inherit property. Mr. Bennet is forced to give this unworthy man his property because his wife did not give birth to son. Collins is also a higher class by association and believes in class wholeheartedly. Due to these factors he, as the symbol of the system on entailment of property to men, is portrayed as foolish and blind to his own faults.

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What struggles did Elizabeth overcome in finding someone to settle with? Were they primarily internal or external?

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Charlotte sees a husband as a commodity or means to an end. What do you believe Charlottes realistic view actually conceals?

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Charlotte sees a husband as a commodity or means to an end. What do you believe Charlottes realistic view actually conceals?

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Elizabeth is upset to learn that Charlotte has accepted Mr. Collins’s marriage proposal. Do you think Charlotte should have married Mr. Collins and  what do you think influenced her decision ? 

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Elizabeth is upset to learn that Charlotte has accepted Mr. Collins’s marriage proposal. Do you think Charlotte should have married Mr. Collins and  what do you think influenced her decision ? 

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In what ways are Darcy and Elizabeth guilty of both pride and prejudice?

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In what ways are Darcy and Elizabeth guilty of both pride and prejudice?

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Throughout the novel how does the attitude towards marriage differ among male and female characters?

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Throughout the novel how does the attitude towards marriage differ among male and female characters?

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What does Mr. Collins' inability to see the contempt by which he is treated by Mr. Darcy say about those who benefitted from a rigid social class system?

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What does Mr. Collins' inability to see the contempt by which he is treated by Mr. Darcy say about those who benefitted from a rigid social class system?

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In the novel what is most important to the women in the society, reputation or beauty? Why?

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How is Mr. Bennet's attitude towards marriage different from Mrs. Bennet's? How are they similar

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How is Mr. Bennet's attitude towards marriage different from Mrs. Bennet's? How are they similar

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Why do you think Bingley listened to Darcy about not marrying Jane?

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Mr.Darcy’s behavior changed notably from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel, is this change something credible or noteworthy to the rest of the novel? Give an explanation as to why or why not.

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Many times in literature, a character that seems to be wiser and smarter than the others is often present to act as a vehicle for the author's comments. Mr. Bennet has shown this quality, especially when told to talk to Elizabeth after she rejects Mr. Collins' proposal. He essentially tells her to follow her heart and do as she believes is right instead of conforming to the social expectations and pressures. Can you find any other instances in which Bennet plays the role of the intellectual voice in the book and elaborate on the comment Austen is trying to make through those examples?

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Many times in literature, a character that seems to be wiser and smarter than the others is often present to act as a vehicle for the author's comments. Mr. Bennet has shown this quality, especially when told to talk to Elizabeth after she rejects Mr. Collins' proposal. He essentially tells her to follow her heart and do as she believes is right instead of conforming to the social expectations and pressures. Can you find any other instances in which Bennet plays the role of the intellectual voice in the book and elaborate on the comment Austen is trying to make through those examples?

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What are some symbols used in the book and how are they used to support the overall theme?

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Based on Elizabeth's overall personality in the novel, how would she fare in today's society?

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Based on Elizabeth's overall personality in the novel, how would she fare in today's society?

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Is the conflict between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth related to the title "Pride and Prejudice" or is there another symbol that represents this conflict?

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What does Charlotte think about women hiding their affections ? Is Charlotte a believe of happiness once marriage ?

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Mr. and Mrs. Bennet do not agree on very much, especially when it comes to their daughters’ futures. Who is the better parent, Mr. or Mrs. Bennet?    

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Mr. and Mrs. Bennet do not agree on very much, especially when it comes to their daughters’ futures. Who is the better parent, Mr. or Mrs. Bennet?    

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What are some differences in the novel if it was in Mr. Darcy's point of view? Would different point of views dramatically change the novel and would the audience understand the conflicts throughout better in a certain point of view?

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Why is Darcy so attracted to Elizabeth and when do you think he realizes this ? Elizabeth’s attraction to Darcy arises very differently. Why is this important?

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Why is Darcy so attracted to Elizabeth and when do you think he realizes this ? Elizabeth’s attraction to Darcy arises very differently. Why is this important?

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I find the expectations the upper class men have for woman to be impractical. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley agree that "A woman must have thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages." They also mention she needs to have a certain something in her walking and toe of voice, and read extensively. It is near impossible for every woman to be able to acquire all these qualities.

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Why might Austen include multiple foil characters or foil relationships in the novel?

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Why might Austen include multiple foil characters or foil relationships in the novel?

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Yes relationships were shaped by class where in I would have to completely agree with Carina where Mrs.Bennett believes she wasn't able to provide the life that she could for her family, but if her daughters marry above they are going to live a better life. Though not all upper class men believe this like Mr.Darcey with Mr.Bingley and Jane

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As the novel progresses, how does the prejudice of Elizabeth vanish?

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As the novel progresses, how does the prejudice of Elizabeth vanish?

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Considering he called her tolerable but not handsome enough in the beginning, what was it about Elizabeth that caused Mr.Darcy to end up developing romantic feelings toward her and falling in love?

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Marriage is portrayed differently in the novel than existing marriages. What married couples are seen throughout the novel, and how are these relationships characterized?

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Marriage is portrayed differently in the novel than existing marriages. What married couples are seen throughout the novel, and how are these relationships characterized?

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In your own opinion what do you think lead to Elizabeth’s happy ending? Would it deal with her characteristics? Something else? 

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In your own opinion what do you think lead to Elizabeth’s happy ending? Would it deal with her characteristics? Something else? 

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Why does it take Mr. Darcy so long to admit his true feelings for Elizabeth? Was it wrong for her to reject his marriage proposal?

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Why does it take Mr. Darcy so long to admit his true feelings for Elizabeth? Was it wrong for her to reject his marriage proposal?

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Austin Martinez - Free Indirect Speech Question

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Austin Martinez - Free Indirect Speech Question

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Jane Austen has been credited with pioneering the perspective of "free indirect speech," which allows for a character's thoughts (followed in the third person) to leak into the narration and give the narrator a personality of their own. For example, in the introduction of Darcy, who is Elizabeth's initial suitor and soon to be husband, the narrator reflects Elizabeth's perception of the character by stating he is boastful, elitist, and arrogant. By allowing the characters to influence the narrator's telling of the story, it results in almost creating a entirely new character of its own. What do you think might be the purpose for this literary tool and how does it contribute/influence our perception of the novel's characters?

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It appears upper class women of late 18th century England had much freedom in deciding who they should marry, as evidenced by Elizabeth  rejecting various men on multiple occasions. Is this a form of conservative, women empowerment?  Why?

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It appears upper class women of late 18th century England had much freedom in deciding who they should marry, as evidenced by Elizabeth  rejecting various men on multiple occasions. Is this a form of conservative, women empowerment?  Why?

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Were relationships shaped/influenced by class?

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Were relationships shaped/influenced by class?

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