PRIDE AND

PREJUDICE
BY: JANE AUSTEN
Presented by: Marilou Ferrer
Karissa S. Dagaraga
JANE AUSTEN
Jane Austen was an
-

English novelist whose

books, set among the
English middle and
upper classes, are
notable for their wit,
social observation and
insights into the lives
of early 19th century
women.
JANE AUSTEN
- Jane Austen was born on 16
December 1775 in the village of
Steventon in Hampshire. She
was one of eight children of a
clergyman and grew up in a
close-knit family. She began to
write as a teenager. In 1801 the
family moved to Bath. After the
death of Jane's father in 1805
Jane, her sister Cassandra and
their mother moved several
times eventually settling in
Chawton, near Steventon.
JANE AUSTEN
- Jane's brother Henry helped her
negotiate with a publisher and her
first novel, 'Sense and Sensibility',
appeared in 1811. Her next novel
'Pride and Prejudice', which she
described as her "own darling
child" received highly favourable
reviews. 'Mansfield Park' was
published in 1814, then 'Emma' in
1816. 'Emma' was dedicated to the
prince regent, an admirer of her
work. All of Jane Austen's novels
were published anonymously.
JANE AUSTEN
- In 1816, Jane began to suffer
from ill-health, probably due to
Addison's disease. She travelled
to Winchester to receive
treatment, and died there on 18
July 1817. Two more novels,
'Persuasion' and 'Northanger
Abbey' were published
posthumously and a final novel
was left incomplete.
VOCABULARY WORDS

Pride- is a feeling of satisfaction

which you have because you or
people close to you have done
something good
or posses something good.
Prejudice- is an unjustified or
incorrect attitude (usually
negative) towards an individual
based solely on the individual's
membership of a social group.
 VOCABULARY WORDS

Social Inferiority- In this

sense inferiority is
a social relationship which only
exists to the extent that it is also
felt, Inferiority is a feeling of
one's own weakness or
incompetence, that one has
Ductile – easily influence.
about oneself in relation to
others.
VOCABULARY WORDS

Candor – it is the quality of

being honest, open and sincere.
PRIDE AND
PREJUDICE
Summary of the Novel
Pride and
Prejudice, romantic novel by Jane Austen,
published anonymously in three volumes in
1813. A classic of English literature,
written with incisive wit and superb
character delineation, it centres on the
turbulent relationship between Elizabeth
Bennet, the daughter of a country
gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich
aristocratic landowner.
Pride and Prejudice is set in rural England
in the early 19th century, and it follows
the Bennet family, which includes five
very different sisters. Mrs. Bennet is
anxious to see all her daughters married,
especially as the modest family estate is to
be inherited by William Collins when Mr.
Bennet dies. At a ball, the wealthy and
newly arrived Charles Bingley takes an
immediate interest in the eldest Bennet
daughter, the beautiful and shy Jane.
The encounter between his friend Darcy
and Elizabeth is less cordial. Although
Austen shows them intrigued by each
other, she reverses the convention of first
impressions: pride of rank and fortune
and prejudice against the social
inferiority of Elizabeth’s family hold
Darcy aloof, while Elizabeth is equally
fired both by the pride of self-respect
and by prejudice against Darcy’s
snobbery.
The pompous Collins subsequently
arrives, hoping to marry one of the
Bennet sisters. Elizabeth, however,
refuses his offer of marriage, and he
instead becomes engaged to her friend
Charlotte Lucas. During this time,
Elizabeth encounters the charming
George Wickham, a military officer.
There is a mutual attraction between the
two, and he informs her that Darcy has
denied him his inheritance.
After Bingley abruptly departs for London,
Elizabeth’s dislike of Darcy increases as
she becomes convinced that he is
discouraging Bingley’s relationship with
Jane. Darcy, however, has grown
increasingly fond of Elizabeth, admiring
her intelligence and vitality. While visiting
the now-married Charlotte, Elizabeth sees
Darcy, who professes his love for her and
proposes. A surprised Elizabeth refuses his
offer, and, when Darcy demands an
explanation, she accuses him of breaking
up Jane and Bingley.
Darcy subsequently writes Elizabeth a letter
in which he explains that he separated the
couple largely because he did not believe
Jane returned Bingley’s affection. He also
discloses that Wickham, after squandering
his inheritance, tried to marry Darcy’s then
15-year-old sister in an attempt to gain
possession of her fortune. With these
revelations, Elizabeth begins to see Darcy
in a new light.
Shortly thereafter the youngest
Bennet sister, Lydia, elopes with
Wickham. The news is met with
great alarm by Elizabeth, since
the scandalous affair—which is
unlikely to end in
marriage—could ruin the
reputation of the other Bennet
sisters.
When she tells Darcy, he persuades
Wickham to marry Lydia, offering him
money. Despite Darcy’s attempt to keep
his intervention a secret, Elizabeth learns
of his actions. At the encouragement of
Darcy, Bingley subsequently returns, and
he and Jane become engaged. Finally,
Darcy proposes again to Elizabeth, who
this time accepts.
Referrence: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pride-and-Prejudice
Analysis of the Novel
- the main theme of the is the love, Pride and Prejudice contains
one of the most cherished love stories, exemplified between the
character of Darcy and Elizabeth. The lovers elude and overcome
numerous stumbling blocks, which begin with the tensions caused
by lovers own personal qualities.

- The novel also teaches a lesson not to make snap judgements.

Don’t let first impression dictate your approach to anyone.

- Marriage is a sacred thing and needs to be done with love and

not because of money. It’s also a lifetime commitment.
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