the novel
What is the name of the novel?
Pride and Prejudice
Is the novel set in modern times?
No, it isn’t.
How many Bennet daughters are there?
five
Who is moving into Netherfield Park?
Mr Bingley
What do realist novels describe?
Real people and real events
Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
In which century is the novel set?
The early nineteenth century
Who is very interested in marriage?
Mrs Bennet
Is Mr Bingley married?
No, he is single
Do realist novels show fantasy worlds?
No, they don’t
What type of novel is Pride and Prejudice?
A realist novel
Why can we say it shows real life?
Because it describes real people and society
What does Mrs Bennet want for her daughters?
To marry rich men
How much money does Mr Bingley have per year?
Four or five thousand pounds a year
What is one main theme of realist novels?
Society and relationships
Where is the novel set?
In the south of England
What kind of society does the novel describe?
English society of the 19th century
How does Mr Bennet react to his wife’s excitement?
Calm and slightly ironic
When does Mr Bingley arrive?
On Monday
Why is Jane Austen a realist novelist?
She writes about real life and society
What is the novel mainly about?
Relationships, marriage and society
Why are history and place important in realist novels?
They show real life and real social rules
Why is marriage so important for the Bennet family?
Because they have daughters and little money
Why does Mrs Bennet get excited about this news?
Because he can marry one of her daughters
Give one feature of a realist novel.
Realistic characters / real places / social rules