CHARACTERS
What kind of personality does Mr. Bennet show in the opening dialogue?
He is humorous, ironic and enjoys teasing his wife.
Why does Elizabeth reject Darcy’s first proposal?
Because of his arrogance, his behaviour towards others, and his role in separating Jane and Bingley.
Tiresom
-Annoying
Which point of view is used in the passage?
Third-person narration.
Why is the title Pride and Prejudice” relevant to Elizabeth and Darcy?
Darcy is associated with pride, while Elizabeth initially judges him through prejudice. Both characters eventually reconsider their opinions of each other.
What does Mrs. Bennet mainly care about?
Her daughters getting married, especially to wealthy and socially respectable men.
Who proposes marriage to Elizabeth?
Mr. Darcy.
quick parts
clever mind
Which pronouns show that the text is written in third person?
“He”, “she”, “her” and “him”.
How does the opening dialogue introduce the theme of marriage?
Mrs. Bennet’s focus on Mr. Bingley shows that marriage is closely connected to social status, security and family expectations.
Which characteristics does Elizabeth associate with Darcy?
Arrogance, conceit and selfishness.
What is Mrs. Bennet very excited about in the opening dialogue?
The possibility that Mr. Bingley will marry one of her daughters.
solace
fun
What does the narrator allow us to learn about Elizabeth?
We can gain insight into her thoughts, feelings and reactions.
How does Austen criticise social expectations through the characters?
The characters are strongly influenced by wealth, social class, reputation and the expectation that women should marry well.
How does Elizabeth’s opinion of Darcy change throughout the story?
She gradually realises that her first impression of him was wrong.
Why does Mr. Bennet initially refuse to tell his wife whether he has visited Mr. Bingley?
He enjoys teasing her and making her curious.
vexing
provoking
Why is the narrator important for understanding Elizabeth’s character?
The narrator gives us access to Elizabeth’s thoughts and allows us to follow her changing opinions.
Why is Darcy’s proposal an important turning point?
Elizabeth openly confronts Darcy, forcing both characters to reconsider their assumptions about each other.
How does Darcy change as a character?
He becomes more humble and learns to consider other people’s feelings.
How does Darcy react after Elizabeth rejects his proposal?
He accepts her feelings, apologises and leaves.
Concealed
hidden
How does the point of view affect the reader’s understanding of the characters?
It allows the reader to observe the characters’ actions while also gaining insight into their thoughts and feelings
What is one of the main themes presented in the passage?
Love and marriage, social class, first impressions, pride and prejudice.