Pride & Prejudice: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When was Pride & Prejudice published?
When was Pride & Prejudice published?
1813
What period is Pride & Prejudice set in?
What period is Pride & Prejudice set in?
Regency period
Social class featured in Pride & Prejudice
Social class featured in Pride & Prejudice
Landed gentry
Economic change in Regency England
Economic change in Regency England
Rise of industrialisation
Most important factors in Regency society
Most important factors in Regency society
Social status & financial stability
Marriage seen as means of securing (Regency)
Marriage seen as means of securing (Regency)
Financial security & social status
Why did Charlotte Lucas marry?
Why did Charlotte Lucas marry?
Financial security
Why did Elizabeth Bennet marry?
Why did Elizabeth Bennet marry?
Love, mutual respect & understanding
Jane Austen known for
Jane Austen known for
Sharp social commentary
Social structure examined in novel
Social structure examined in novel
Rigid social hierarchy
Basis for judging people in Regency society
Basis for judging people in Regency society
Wealth & connections, not character
Women's main route to stability (Regency)
Women's main route to stability (Regency)
Marriage
What Elizabeth values over financial security
What Elizabeth values over financial security
Personal happiness & integrity