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Jane Austen

Jane Austen is the author of many literary romance classics such as "Sense and Sensibility," "Pride and Prejudice," and "Emma."

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How is Elinor Dashwood and Marianne Dashwoods personality similar?

Both Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters in Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility." They share a strong sense of loyalty to their family and have a deep capacity for love and compassion. However, Elinor tends to be more reserved and practical, while Marianne is more emotional and impulsive.

What is the name of the song Jane Fairfax sings in the BBC production of Jane Austin's Emma?

In the BBC production of Jane Austen's "Emma," Jane Fairfax sings "Lass of Richmond Hill." This song is performed during the picnic scene in the series.

Where is Lizzie going with her aunt and uncle in Pride and Prejudice?

Lizzie is going with her aunt and uncle on a trip to the north of England to visit various estates and enjoy the countryside.

Purpose of authorial voice in Pride and Prejudice?

The authorial voice in "Pride and Prejudice" serves to provide a distinct narrative perspective that blends wit, irony, and social commentary. Jane Austen uses her voice to critique societal norms and class distinctions of her time, often highlighting the absurdities of social conventions. This voice also allows for a deeper exploration of character motivations and relationships, adding layers of complexity to the story. Ultimately, it engages readers while inviting them to reflect on the themes of love, marriage, and morality.

Which book is Jane reading in the beginning of the novel?

In the beginning of the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, Jane Bennet is reading a book called "First Impressions" by Miss Margaret Smith.

Who is the actor who plays Darcy with Kierra Knightly in pride and predjudice?

Darcy was played by Matthew Macfadyen, opposite Keirra Knightly as Lizzy, in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice.

How do Darcy and Elizabeth react upon seeing each other at Pemberley?

Elizabeth and Darcy meet at Pemberley several weeks after Darcy proposed to Elizabeth. Darcy is happy to see her, he invites her family over for tea and fishing hoping he can convince Elizabeth to marry him. Elizabeth is happy but embarrassed to see him. Elizabeth had previously believed that Darcy had done evil things, but had since learned otherwise and felt guilty of admonishing him during his proposal.

Lady Catherine embarrasses darcy by either saying elizabeth can practice on the pianoforte in the servants room or by insulting elizabeths family?

Actually, both. Lady Catherine is at least as embarassing to Darcy as Mrs. Bennet is to Lizzy. Everything that comes out of Lady Catherine's mouth is embarassing in one way or another. My personal favorite is when she says Anne would have been a great proficient at music if her health had allowed it. My bet is that Anne was a great proficient, but Lady Catherine could not stand the fact that her daughter played bagpipes and threatened to cut her out of her will if she didn't keep quiet.

What was Jane Austen's religion?

Jane Austen was a Christian Anglican, of the Church of England. Her father was a rector in several parishes throughout his career and her brother, Henry(widely considered her favourite of her brothers) later in his life became an Anglican clergyman.

When does Jane finally realize that Miss Bingley is not a friend?

When she receives the cold letter informing her they had left the area and that they would probably never return to Netherfields.

What does it mean that Mr Bennet's property is entailed in Pride and Prejudice?

The fact that the property is entailed means that at some point in the history of the family, a will was made out stipulating that the property could only go to a male heir and that this would be the case in perpetuity.

There are two cases of entailment in Pride and Prejudice that are subjects of discussion. The entailment of Mr. Bennet's estate is the more important and is mentioned repeatedly since it is important to the plot and involves the heroine. The other is Lady Catherine's mention of the relative situation at Rosings. Her estate is not entailed to a male heir, and so it can pass to her daughter, who will be wealthy as a result. This contrasts with the Bennet girls' need to marry to maintain themselves.

What is the message in Pride and Prejudice?

I think that the message of Pride and Prejudice is to never judge someone by first impressions. Darcy and Elizabeth both have very poor first impressions of eachother when they first meet, and yet by the end they in deeply in love!

Is nora Jane no one straight bi or a lesbian?

Not my business, but good for her either way! She is beautiful and I would love to see her star in many more roles!

What effect does Darcy's letter have on Elizabeth?

Darcy's letter causes Elizabeth to reflect on the things she thinks about both him and Wickham. She comes to the conclusion that Wickham is untrustworthy and Darcy is not as bad as she had thought.

Did Mr and Mrs Bennet marry for money?

We are not told why Mrs. Bennet married. Mr. Bennet certainly did not marry for money, as his wife did not have much. He married her because she was good looking, high spirited, and appealingly silly. He clearly regretted this and lost affection for her.

Why does Charlotte marry Mr Collins in Pride and Prejudice?

Charlotte marries Mr. Collins because she is twenty-seven (this is old for an unmarried woman at the time), and therefore, may not get another offer if she does not accept him. Although she is not in love with him, she knows he can offer her a stable future, with a comfortable home and income, making it a respectable match.

What are the best chapters in the Pride and Prejudice?

I love the Pemberly Chapter and Darcy's Proposal.... sorry i can't remember the exact chapters

Why is pride and predjudice a classic?

its an old book nobody except English majors enjoy reading that is written in a language people in the present day can hardly understand

Why does everyone adopt a low opinion of darcy in Pride and Prejudice?

From the very beginning, Darcy proves himself to be conceited and rude. He takes his social status very seriously and seems to look down on those who are less wealthy than him. As the book continues, Elizabeth (with whom the reader is meant to identify with most) dislikes Darcy more and more. He personally insults her many times by saying that she is not pretty enough for him and, even when he proposes to her for the first time, he points out that he is too far above her in terms of social status for them to be compatible.

Most of the people in Hertfordshire (where Meryton, Longbourn, and Netherfield are) start to dislike Darcy once Wickham spreads rumors about Darcy unjustly denying Wickham the money that Darcy's father left for Wickham when he died. Darcy later tells Elizabeth the truth, that Wickham was trying to take more money than was left to him, but Elizabeth never tells any else. So, many people continue to think of Darcy as a bad person.

However, not everyone has a low opinion of Darcy. He is very close to his younger sister, Georgiana. He is also very close to his friend Bingley, who stands up for Darcy when others criticize him. Mrs. Reynolds, the woman who looks after Darcy's estate in Pemberly, says very kind things about Darcy to Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle and seems quite fond of him. Miss Bingley is almost obsessed with Darcy, though that may be more for his status and money than for his personality, because he is rude to her throughout the book. Darcy's aunt.

What is the connection between Jane Austen and baseball?

About two pages into her novel, Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen writes that her heroine, Catherine Morland, likes to play baseball and cricket. She is making Catherine Morland out to be a tomboy and not very heroic. But one thing significant about this is that it was written about 1798, and is one of the oldest mentions of baseball in literature.

How does Bingley behave toward Miss Darcy?

Politely, nicely but without displaying any attachment whatsoever.