Overview of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - 1201 Words

â€Å"Pride and Prejudice† is a novel written by Jane Austen. Jane Austen is an 18th 19th century English novelist. The novel was published in 1813. Millions of copies of the novel have been sold over the years. The novel has many adaptations including the popular 1995 BBC television version starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. This 1995 version stays true to the original story. The conflict facing the main character was a common one in the 19th century; women who lacked a fortune needed to marry well (in other words marry a rich gentleman regardless of love). This is exactly the position in which the novel’s protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, finds herself. Elizabeth is the second oldest out of the five Bennet sisters: Jane, Elizabeth,†¦show more content†¦Darcy surprisingly shows up to visit his aunt. Elizabeth finds out that Bingley had planned on proposing to Jane (as everyone had hoped); however Darcy intervened and this causes her to become extremely angry with him. Darcy then proposes to Elizabeth out of the blue. â€Å"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.† Elizabeth is shocked and surprised; then refuses him. She accuses him with Wickham’s story as well as being responsible for tearing apart Bingley and her sister. Darcy’s response, â€Å"And this is your opinion of me!† â€Å"You could not have made the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it† Elizabeth replied. The following day Darcy gives Elizabeth a letter containing his honest and truthful accounts of the two situations that she accused him of. First, he explained that Wickham is a liar, gambler, and tried to elope with Darcy’s sister (who was only 15 yrs. old at the time). Second, Darcy believed Jane was only after his money and thought he was saving his friend from making a terrible mistake. Elizabeth feels remorse now for unjustly accusing him without proof. Time passes and Lydia decides to follow the militia officers to their next station. Also, Elizabeth’s aunt and uncle ask her to go with them to Derbyshire coincidentally this isShow MoreRelatedPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen1324 Words   |  5 Pagesjudgment of others? Jane Austen explores these themes in her novel Pride and Prejudice, which takes place in the early nineteenth century. In this famous novel, Elizabeth Bennet, who is the protagonist, is intelligent, witty, and the most sensible of the five Bennet sisters, who all face challenges with social rules and expectations. Conflicts and parental pressure arise through Mrs. Bennet whose only goal in life is to marry her daughters off. 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