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    Pride and Prejudice: The Class Battle Novelist Jane Austen, in the classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, tells the story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth bennet: who are both are blinded by the rigid rules of the social class system that they are bound by to realize that they are in love. Austen uses characterization, irony, and a satirical narrator to support convey her message that the which is to convey that if people are too quick to judge others by their status, they could miss out on forming wonderful

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    differences in their plotlines are striking. While Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein’s creation of a monster and the havoc that the monster wreaks, Pride and Prejudice recounts the charming and colorful love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. However, despite the obvious differences in the novels’ subjects, the authors of both works share a similar purpose. Both Shelley’s Frankenstein and Austen’s Pride and Prejudice depict the dangerous results of hubris with the purpose of warning

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    chapter 7 and 13. In chapter 7, Caroline invites Jane to Netherfield for a day. Mrs. Bennet gets word of this and sends her on horseback so she can catch a cold and stay longer than her few hour invite. Also, a message directed to Mr. Bennet from Mr. Collins is sent asking to visit Longbourn in chapter 13. Collins writes this because he inquires inheritance to the property. He invites himself to see what he will own after Mr. Bennet

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    In the novel Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, the contrasting personalities of Darcy and Elizabeth signify how prejudice and pride can hinder the development of an authentic relationship. The similarities and differences between the two proposals display how pride and prejudice can impede those with conflicting ideologies from admitting love in relationships In the first proposal, Darcy’s initiation presents an opposing situation for Elizabeth. He begins his proposal by stating that in defiance

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    relationship with eligible bachelor Mr Darcy. However, "Pride and Prejudice" is a very complex novel, with many different subplots going on. One of these is the relationship between Eliza's older sister Jane, and Bingley, Darcy's friend. There are many misunderstandings within their courtship, which have an important role in the plot. Elizabeth's father and mother play a part, as do her relations, friends and acquaintances. In the story, Elizabeth hates Darcy at first, thinking him proud, but overcomes

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    comparison of Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Mrs. Bennet. They serve as the obliviously loathed and laughed at females in the novel. These characters complement one another in their foolishness, regardless of the fact they originate from opposing classes. As such, Austen

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    and Mrs. Bennet's couple, sets the tone for marriages during that time period. This relationship is typical of the time period being arranged by the families for money. Knowing this one can understand the lack of love and respect shown between the two throughout the novel. Compared to the marriages of their two eldest daughters Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's marriage is a failure. However, if viewed as a typical relationship of that time than it would be viewed as a success. Mr. Bennet in the

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    character and allows Elizabeth to gain a true understanding of his nature. Pemberley estate is placed at the centre of the novel both literally and figuratively. In terms of Pemberley’s literal meaning, it informs the reader that the estate belongs to Darcy, while figuratively it reflects the charm of his character. Elizabeth Bennet’s visit to Pemeberly illuminates’ Darcy’s moral fibre, she is enchanted by its beauty and good taste; she is thrown by the vivid and vastly spread nature surrounding Pemeberly

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    stands as a summary for the entire plot of the story: marriage. This plot involves many key events, two of the most important being Darcy’s proposal to Elizabeth and Collins’ proposal to Elizabeth. Within both proposals, Darcy and Collins are confident that Elizabeth will accept. Mr. Collins is Elizabeth’s cousin who is next in line to receive the Bennet estate. This reason, with the fact that his patroness, Lady Catherine, wants him to pursue a wife, is why he proposed to Elizabeth, and with the

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    brother and sister, Henry and Cassandra. Her father worked in a rectory and started farming and teaching as a way to earn more money for the family. At a young age, Jane and her siblings were surrounded with a creative environment and began reading from Mr. Austen’s colossal library. Once she reached eight years old, Jane and her sister Cassandra were sent to boarding school for a formal education. Austen continued to study writing and literature as an entertaining hobby. She and her siblings loved to

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