Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is classified, by many, as a classic that still holds up as a memorable form of literature. It deals with the social norm and the social class divide that, argued by others, still remains to this day. Austen’s novel also deals with the idea of love and relationships, as well as what certain characters would do in order to fulfill their desires. The central focus of this novel derives from two themes, prejudice and misjudgement.
As shown in the title of the novel, prejudice definitely makes up for the backbone of the story’s premise. Ever since the beginning, prejudice has always served as an obstacle for the principle Bennett characters. They were always known as being slightly poorer in comparison to their …show more content…
Some more notable examples derive from the characters Mr.Darcy and Mr.Wickham, two characters that Elizabeth has completely misjudged. As seen from Elizabeth’s point of view, Mr.Darcy has always been known as a boastful snob, who looks down on the less fortunate. Mr.Wickham on the other hand, has always been known as a gentleman that Elizabeth and the other Bennets could trust and become acquainted with. One letter however completely turns Elizabeth’s perspective of both characters completely upside down. The context of this most important letter states how Mr.Darcy has always provided for Mr.Wickham, and in turn, Mr.Wickham tries to charm his sister for more wealth and status. In response to the letter, Elizabeth felt completely out of shock, since she has always seen Mr.Darcy as a snob and Mr.Wickham as a companion. She always thought that Mr.Darcy was the cause who severed his former relationship of Mr.Wickham, not Mr.Wickham himself. Elizabeth’s misjudgement is later capitalized when she decides to take a tour of Pemberley with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs.Gardiner. While touring the mansion, she comes across Mr.Darcy, who in which treats her and her family like guests themselves, trying to keep in touch and treating them with utter kindness. This leaves all of the members of visiting company completely in shock, with Mrs.Gardiner stating, “I can now say with the housekeeper,that though some people may call him proud, I have seen nothing of it,” (Austen 278). After touring Pemberley, Elizabeth and the Gardiners quickly realize that they were too quick to misjudge Mr.Darcy. Especially after the letter, Elizabeth now sees a light in Mr.Darcy’s step, for now she has a clearer picture of his character, dimming his arrogance by just a smidge. Along with Darcy, Elizabeth’s new feelings toward Wickham were underlined as well. While on the tour in Pemberley,
As shown in the title of the novel, prejudice definitely makes up for the backbone of the story’s premise. Ever since the beginning, prejudice has always served as an obstacle for the principle Bennett characters. They were always known as being slightly poorer in comparison to their …show more content…
Some more notable examples derive from the characters Mr.Darcy and Mr.Wickham, two characters that Elizabeth has completely misjudged. As seen from Elizabeth’s point of view, Mr.Darcy has always been known as a boastful snob, who looks down on the less fortunate. Mr.Wickham on the other hand, has always been known as a gentleman that Elizabeth and the other Bennets could trust and become acquainted with. One letter however completely turns Elizabeth’s perspective of both characters completely upside down. The context of this most important letter states how Mr.Darcy has always provided for Mr.Wickham, and in turn, Mr.Wickham tries to charm his sister for more wealth and status. In response to the letter, Elizabeth felt completely out of shock, since she has always seen Mr.Darcy as a snob and Mr.Wickham as a companion. She always thought that Mr.Darcy was the cause who severed his former relationship of Mr.Wickham, not Mr.Wickham himself. Elizabeth’s misjudgement is later capitalized when she decides to take a tour of Pemberley with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs.Gardiner. While touring the mansion, she comes across Mr.Darcy, who in which treats her and her family like guests themselves, trying to keep in touch and treating them with utter kindness. This leaves all of the members of visiting company completely in shock, with Mrs.Gardiner stating, “I can now say with the housekeeper,that though some people may call him proud, I have seen nothing of it,” (Austen 278). After touring Pemberley, Elizabeth and the Gardiners quickly realize that they were too quick to misjudge Mr.Darcy. Especially after the letter, Elizabeth now sees a light in Mr.Darcy’s step, for now she has a clearer picture of his character, dimming his arrogance by just a smidge. Along with Darcy, Elizabeth’s new feelings toward Wickham were underlined as well. While on the tour in Pemberley,