To some, she is considered the most agreeable and prestigious woman to ever step foot on the Earth. To others, she is thought of as the most venomous and intrusive lady to ever live. The imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh, one who places herself above all the rest, plays a somewhat smaller role in the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice”, but her exceptional character and qualities stand out immensely over the others. Even though she only appears occasionally, her intricate traits and characteristics are able to capture the audience's attention almost immediately. Her wealth, portrayal, language, social status all play a vital role in the development of her character, and a further unpacking of her lifestyle and social position
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Her language and behavior towards others is really brought out through the position she holds in society during the time. We first notice this when Elizabeth Bennet introduces herself to the Lady. As she enters the room, Lady Catherine fails to get up and greet her, and instead, she waits for the poor girl to come over to where she is sitting before finally welcoming her. Even during the era, this would still be considered quite rude, and she is already exerting her class over the rest. As we know, Elizabeth comes from a middle class family, and Lady Catherine is of noble blood, yet the disrespect Lizzy receives during her stay at Rosings is quite noticeable. While attending diner, it is quite clear that Lady Catherine loves to be the center of attention, and does so by interrupting a conversation between Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. Here she batters Lizzy with multiple questions and takes great offence when Lizzy states her own mind about how she was raised. Throughout the evening, we further witness Lady Catherine’s prideful attitude through the way she expresses herself. After demanding Elizabeth to play the piano, she expresses her love and joy for music, and how there is no one in England who enjoys it as much as herself. Elizabeth however, is not the only one to be a victim to Lady Catherine’s haughty attitude and arrogance. Both Mr. and Mrs. Collins are …show more content…
A Duchess who was born into the upper class of society with riches and prestige, may seem marvelous to a select few, but dreadful to others. Even though she appears less frequently than other characters during the course of the film, her pride and narcissism leave an impact that continuously draws the attention of the audience. Her wealth, portrayal, language, and class all represent who she is and her ego and idea of self-importance are so great, that it is a perfect representation of society and how aristocracy treated the inferior
Her language and behavior towards others is really brought out through the position she holds in society during the time. We first notice this when Elizabeth Bennet introduces herself to the Lady. As she enters the room, Lady Catherine fails to get up and greet her, and instead, she waits for the poor girl to come over to where she is sitting before finally welcoming her. Even during the era, this would still be considered quite rude, and she is already exerting her class over the rest. As we know, Elizabeth comes from a middle class family, and Lady Catherine is of noble blood, yet the disrespect Lizzy receives during her stay at Rosings is quite noticeable. While attending diner, it is quite clear that Lady Catherine loves to be the center of attention, and does so by interrupting a conversation between Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. Here she batters Lizzy with multiple questions and takes great offence when Lizzy states her own mind about how she was raised. Throughout the evening, we further witness Lady Catherine’s prideful attitude through the way she expresses herself. After demanding Elizabeth to play the piano, she expresses her love and joy for music, and how there is no one in England who enjoys it as much as herself. Elizabeth however, is not the only one to be a victim to Lady Catherine’s haughty attitude and arrogance. Both Mr. and Mrs. Collins are …show more content…
A Duchess who was born into the upper class of society with riches and prestige, may seem marvelous to a select few, but dreadful to others. Even though she appears less frequently than other characters during the course of the film, her pride and narcissism leave an impact that continuously draws the attention of the audience. Her wealth, portrayal, language, and class all represent who she is and her ego and idea of self-importance are so great, that it is a perfect representation of society and how aristocracy treated the inferior