Characters
A clever, vivacious character who makes errors but refuses to be intimidated or controlled even by people of higher status
Who is Elizabeth Bennet?
Give an example of the theme of "Pride" throughout the novel.
Darcy or Lady Catherine's pride about their social rank, Elizabeth's pride in her ability to read people, etc.
Both often mistaken, he seems to care only about the world as a humorous satire; she seems only to care about parties, wealth, and the marriages of her daughters.
Who are Mr. and Mrs. Bennet?
Bingley's residence
What is Netherfield?
"It is a __________ universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."
What is truth?
A character that looks for the best in everyone and always tries to make excuses for the bad behavior of others.
Who is Jane Bennet?
Give an example of the theme of "Prejudice" throughout the novel.
Elizabeth's prejudice towards Darcy after the 1st ball, Elizabeth and Wickham talking about Darcy, etc.
Both impractical, she is completely in love with her "handsome man"; he is completely lucky to have gained wealth due to the intervention of his enemy.
Who are Lydia and Mr. Wickham?
Bennet's residence
What is Longbourn?
Who is to inherit Longbourn when Mr. Bennet dies?
Who is Mr. Collins?
An arrogant, wealthy character of high status who loves to instruct others on what is best from their behavior and education to the arrangement of their furniture.
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
Give an example of the theme of "Family" throughout the novel.
Family's role to instruct on education and manners, ranking of the family determines respect, etc.
Both most interested in security, he flatters his patroness to an absurd degree; she seems happy in a marriage of privilege and security but without love.
Who are Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins?
Darcy's residence
What is Pemberley?
"She's tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me".
Who is Mr. Darcy?
A jealous and snobby sister that is envious of Elizabeth and wishes to marry Mr. Darcy?
Who is Caroline Bingley?
Give an example of the theme of "Reputation" throughout the novel.
Reputation is of the utmost importance and the loss is devastating (ex: Lydia), the ill-mannered, ridiculous behavior of Mrs. Bennet, etc.
Both are cheerful, friendly, and good-natured, always ready to think the best of others. In their simple goodness, they also demonstrate that such a love is mildly dull.
Who are Jane and Bingley?
Lady Catherine's residence
What is Rosings Park?
Darcy gave Whickham 3000 pounds to use to study this.
What is law?
Who is the woman Mrs. Gardiner reveals in her letter that Darcy tracked down in order to acquire information about Wickham's whereabouts?
Who is Mrs.Younge?
Give an example of the theme of "Social Class" throughout the novel.
Social class doesn't determine manners (ex: Lady Catherine), obsession like with Mr. Collins, etc.
Compare and contrast Jane and Bingley's relationship to Elizabeth and Darcy's.
Jane and Bingley are too similar; Elizabeth and Darcy's differences help them to be better versions of themselves.
Mr. Collins' parsonage is in this place.
What is Hunsford?
This woman is Darcy's housekeeper who surprises Elizabeth by praising Darcy.
Who is Mrs. Reynolds?