Everyone has heard the first sentence in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, “It is the truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This phrase alone is capable of summating the entire plot of the foretold story, a task seemingly impossible given that the story is anything but simple.
In Joe Wright’s rendition of “Pride and Prejudice,” were bear witness to one of the most delightful adaptations of a heartwarming classic. This goes without saying, that a large part of the success of this film can be tied directly to Keira Knightly, who plays Elizabeth, an opinionated, tough loving, and somewhat unforgiving main character. Her beauty is immediately striking, even though in the …show more content…
We however, do start to see the complexity grow starting at the proceeding points. It is universally accepted that in a romance, especially one before the 20th century, the characters that are too fall in love, must be tied to a constricting and unpleasant complication with someone else. Given that this twist in the plot is predictable, one would be surprised to find that the movie contemplates a compelling example of this tactic.
In order to see the dimension between Elizabeth and Darcy, the audience must learn to accept that Elizabeth did in fact fall in love with Darcy upon first sight. However, the wounding of her pride at that moment, brings about a stubborn side of her that we bear witness throughout the plot. In an upstanding effort to communicate her feelings with Jane, Elizabeth states that “I might more easily forgive his vanity had he not wounded mine” (Bevan). It is with the prevalence of this statement, that we see the inner workings of a young women’s heart clashing with what her head is telling her is …show more content…
The audience starts to feel like part of the story, and we are enraptured in the torturous anticipation of Elizabeth and Darcy’s impending love. In a later scene Darcy asks Elizabeth to dance. Once they are on the dance floor, the audience vanished and it is just the two of them. They are left alone with the love they must admit they feel for one another. The romance is now evident, but the complexity behind the difference in financial stature still threatens to tear apart their future.
In a scene filled with raw emotion and anger, Darcy and Elizabeth have an argument in the rain. This argument is vitally important in that it explicitly explains the misunderstanding being held at bay between the two of them. It also allows both of the characters to see who the other one truly is. They are forced to understand the complexity behind their situation, and the admirable characteristics that both of them contain. The true emotion of their love, lies in the wrongful accusation of societal
In Joe Wright’s rendition of “Pride and Prejudice,” were bear witness to one of the most delightful adaptations of a heartwarming classic. This goes without saying, that a large part of the success of this film can be tied directly to Keira Knightly, who plays Elizabeth, an opinionated, tough loving, and somewhat unforgiving main character. Her beauty is immediately striking, even though in the …show more content…
We however, do start to see the complexity grow starting at the proceeding points. It is universally accepted that in a romance, especially one before the 20th century, the characters that are too fall in love, must be tied to a constricting and unpleasant complication with someone else. Given that this twist in the plot is predictable, one would be surprised to find that the movie contemplates a compelling example of this tactic.
In order to see the dimension between Elizabeth and Darcy, the audience must learn to accept that Elizabeth did in fact fall in love with Darcy upon first sight. However, the wounding of her pride at that moment, brings about a stubborn side of her that we bear witness throughout the plot. In an upstanding effort to communicate her feelings with Jane, Elizabeth states that “I might more easily forgive his vanity had he not wounded mine” (Bevan). It is with the prevalence of this statement, that we see the inner workings of a young women’s heart clashing with what her head is telling her is …show more content…
The audience starts to feel like part of the story, and we are enraptured in the torturous anticipation of Elizabeth and Darcy’s impending love. In a later scene Darcy asks Elizabeth to dance. Once they are on the dance floor, the audience vanished and it is just the two of them. They are left alone with the love they must admit they feel for one another. The romance is now evident, but the complexity behind the difference in financial stature still threatens to tear apart their future.
In a scene filled with raw emotion and anger, Darcy and Elizabeth have an argument in the rain. This argument is vitally important in that it explicitly explains the misunderstanding being held at bay between the two of them. It also allows both of the characters to see who the other one truly is. They are forced to understand the complexity behind their situation, and the admirable characteristics that both of them contain. The true emotion of their love, lies in the wrongful accusation of societal