Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudiceby Jane AustenAnna BradshawPeriod 512-7-15Background represents Elizabeth Bennet's intellect and love for books.All the pictures are from google search:1.) http://www.bookishengland.co.uk/pride-and-prejudice-heart-brooch/2.) http://www.yorknotes.com/gcse/pride-and-prejudice-york-notes-for-gcse-new-edition/study/introduction/00010100_introducing-pride-and-prejudice3.) http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/pride-and-prejudice/images/569341/title/pride-prejudice-2005-screencap4.) https://janeaustenmexico.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/orgullo-y-prejuicio-libro/

A Woman Laughing:Elizabeth Bennet's main character trait is represented here with a woman's laughter. She is known as being quick witted and for often using humor at inappropriate times.

Quadrille Dance Music:This is traditional music played at a ball during a quadrille dance. Throughout the story balls are proved to be the favorite way of having a large social gathering.

Main Characters:*Elizabeth Bennet:-Best friend is Charlotte, until she leaves, then it's Jane-Known for being witty -Prefers books over people-Hates Mr. Darcy-Wants relationship with Wickham, but is warned better of it-Refuses Collins and someone else- Chaneges views when she puts her prejudice aside-Has 'kind eyes'-20 years old-Father's favorite"...my hearty consent to his marrying whichever he chooses oif the girls; though I must throw in a good word for my little Lizzy." (Austen6)"...they are all silly and ignorant like other girls; but Lizzy has something more of quickness than her sisters." (Austen7)*Mr. Darcy-Friend of Mr. Bingley-First thought of as handsome but he thought he was better than everybody else-28 years old-10,000 pounds a year-Hates Mr. Wickham-Hopes for marriage of another character, and their happiness-Does many kind things for her-Changes drastically for her"Mr. Darcy, soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien... his having 10 thousand a-year. The gentlemen pronounced him to be a fine figure of a man, the ladies declared he was much handsomer than Mr. Bingley, and he was looked at with great admiration for about hakf the evening, till his manners gave disgust which turned the tide of his popularity; for he was discovered to be proud, to be above his company, and above being pleased." (Austen12)*Mr. Wickham-In militia-Loved by all, except Mr. Darcy-Extremely charming-Wants relationship with Elizabeth-Speaks of how Darcy did him wrong and cheated him from his would be wealth-Got with Ms. King-Gambling debts revealed along with scandalous relationship-Fuels fire with the Bennet's family problems-Is a liar"...he had all the best parts of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address." (Austen73)

Setting:The book Prideand Prejudice by Jane Austen continuously changes scene as it jumps from character to character. The overall setting is in the country of England in the early nineteenth century. Major places:*Longbourn"Mr. Bennet'sproperty consisted almost entirely in an estate of two thousand a year, which, unfortunately for his duaghters, was entailed, in default of heirs male, on a distant relation." (Austen29)-Mr. Collins visits"The hall, the dinning-room, and all its furniure were examined and praised." (Austen66)-When Mr. Bennet returns from London"Walking togetherin the shubbery behind the house... ran through the vestibule into the breakfast-room; from thence to the library... run across the lawn... towards a small wood on one side of the paddock." (Austen291)-Many dinners held here with neighbors-Three proposals happen here*Meryton"...Longbourn was only one mile from Meryton." (Austen29)"...militia regiment... Meryton was the headquarters." (Austen29)-Introduction of Mr. Wickham"...across the street... entrested permission to introduce his friend, Mr. Wickham." (Austen73)*NetherfieldClose to Longbourn"...only three miles." (Austen33)-Elizabeth stayed with sick Jane"...Jane testified such concern in parting with her... Miss Bingley... convet offer of the chaise into an invitation to remain at Netherfield for the present." (Austen34,,35)-Held a ball-Home to Mr. Bingley and his family*London-Known as the 'town'-Where Mr. Blingley goes for many months"Miss Bingley...settled in London for the winter." (Austen133)-Jane visits her aunt Mrs. Gardiner for three months-Where Lydia and Wickham hide-Where Lydia and Wickham married*Rosings -Home to Lady Catherine and Anna de Bourgh-Close to Mr. Collins home-Where Elizabeth visits with friends and family.*Pemberley- Mr. Darcy's home-Elizabeth and the Gardiners"The park was very large, and contained a variety of ground... drove through beautiful wood stretching over wide extent." (Austen239)"Pemberley House... opposite side of valley. It was large, handsome, stone building, standing well on rising ground, and backed by a ridge of woody hills." (Austen239)

Text to Self:In the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen there are many characters that were completely misjudged. I realized that those characters true self was hidden by assumptions, lies, and prejudice. I notcied how that relates to me. I have heard the saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover." and I thought I was practicing it when I wasn't. I automatically makeup my mind on if I like a peron based on what they look like, facial expressions, and information from other sources. I know I have a very expressive face when thinking about things, but I don't take into consideration if other people do the same things. I try not to judge people on things they can't change about themselves but it's hard. I know I am judging other people and that they are judging me. This book has taught me not to go off another person's opinion of another. One character in this book was greatly looked down upon, when really another persons prejudice was blocking the good things about them.Mr. Darcy was portrayed as arrogant, prideful, and wicked. When really he is just defensive and doesn't know how to act around people he isnt close to. He is then a monster in Elizabeth's eyes for all the 'wrongs' he had brought upon Wickham and Jane. Just blindly trusting another person is scary to me now. There are so many people I would be treating poorly even if they deserved the world. The lesson this story has taught me to to give people the benefit of the doubt."We all know him to be improper and proud, unpleasant sort of man; but it would be nothing if you really liked him.""I do, I do like him," she replied, with tears in her eyes; "I love him. Indeed he has no improper pride. He is perfectly amiable. You do not know what he really is: then pray do not pain me by speaking of him in such terms." (Austen364)

3 Star Review:I have given the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen a 3 out of 5 star review. I enjoyed how the author portrayed her characters through their various speach styles. Some came off as charming, ignorant, prideful, bachful, witty, and comepletely clueless. Which gave humor to the story and a basic understanding of the characters personality style. But it was a bit odd as to how the sentences were worded. The style of writing was different from what you would see in most authors today. That does not make the book any les pleasurable, only harder to understand. The old time speach also made it harder to comprehend what was going on. The pace of the story was very tedious. It would have been more enjoyable if it moved along faster and didnt move alonmg at the pace of a slug. Overall, I was very satisfied with the book and its ending. I would recommend this book to anyone with the paitence to slowly watch the plot peak and witness an unforseen conclusion.

People are not what they seem.

Mr. Collins Complments:Mr. Collins is the heir to the Longbourn estate and cousin to the Bennets'. He is known for being quite chatty and complimenting everyone on everything to be in their good favor.

Elizabeth Playing Piano:Lady Catherine insists upon Elizaabeth playing the piano when she visits. She is passive aggressive when sayin she'd be better if she practiced daily.