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Jane Austen's novel-Pride and Prejudice-was published in 1813. The novel begins with the famous line, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
Mrs. Bennet is desperate to marry off her five daughters. When wealthy Mr. Bingley moves into the neighborhood, she immediately hopes he will marry one of them. Bingley soon falls in love with Jane Bennet, while his proud friend, Mr. Darcy, develops feelings for Elizabeth — though both are initially blinded by pride and prejudice.

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Elizabeth dislikes Darcy because he appears arrogant, while Darcy looks down on her family’s lower social status. However, as the story unfolds, both characters learn valuable lessons: Darcy becomes humbler, and Elizabeth learns not to judge too quickly.

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Misunderstandings caused by Mr. Wickham’s lies and social expectations almost separate them, but Darcy proves his goodness by helping Elizabeth’s family during a scandal involving her younger sister, Lydia. In the end, Elizabeth realizes Darcy’s true character and accepts his proposal. The novel closes with the marriages of both Elizabeth–Darcy and Jane–Bingley, symbolizing love overcoming class and pride.

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Elizabeth Bennet – The intelligent, witty, and independent second daughter of the Bennet family. She values honesty and integrity above wealth or status.

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Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy – A wealthy, proud, but honorable gentleman who struggles with social expectations and prejudice against lower-class families.

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Mr. Bennet – Elizabeth’s sarcastic but kind father.

Mrs. Bennet – A talkative, marriage-obsessed mother who wants her daughters to marry rich men.

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Jane Bennet – The eldest Bennet sister, known for her beauty and kindness.

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Mr. Wickham – A charming but deceitful officer who creates misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Darcy.

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Pride and Prejudice: Both Darcy and Elizabeth must overcome their own flaws to truly understand each other.

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Marriage and Social Class: Austen criticizes how society values wealth and status over love.

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Reputation and Morality: The novel shows that true virtue lies in character, not in birth or social rank.

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Family and Gender Roles: It explores the limited opportunities available to women in Austen’s time.

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Pride and Prejudice is more than a love story; it’s a critique of society’s obsession with class and marriage. Elizabeth Bennet’s independence and intelligence make her one of the first truly modern heroines in English literature. The novel’s humor, moral lessons, and emotional depth make it timeless and enjoyable for all generations.

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True love and happiness come only when we look beyond social status, pride, and prejudice — and learn to value people for their character, not their wealth or background.