Pride & Prejudice: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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4 key themes in Pride & Prejudice
4 key themes in Pride & Prejudice
Love/Marriage, Social Class, Pride/Prejudice, Family/Reputation
Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship is based on
Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship is based on
Mutual respect and love
Why Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins
Why Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins
Financial security
What Charlotte's marriage highlights
What Charlotte's marriage highlights
Economic considerations in 19th century marriages
The Bennets' social standing
The Bennets' social standing
Relatively low
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attitude
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attitude
Condescending towards those she considers beneath her
Darcy's main character flaw initially
Darcy's main character flaw initially
Pride in his social standing
What Darcy's character arc demonstrates
What Darcy's character arc demonstrates
Personal growth and recognition of his flaws
Elizabeth's main character flaw
Elizabeth's main character flaw
Prejudice against Darcy
Who provides misleading info about Darcy to Elizabeth
Who provides misleading info about Darcy to Elizabeth
Wickham
What threatens the Bennet family's reputation
What threatens the Bennet family's reputation
Lydia's elopement with Wickham
Elizabeth's attitude towards her family
Elizabeth's attitude towards her family
Loyal despite their flaws
Austen's view: marriage should be based on
Austen's view: marriage should be based on
Love, respect & mutual understanding, not money/status
What Austen critiques about social class
What Austen critiques about social class
Rigid class distinctions
Pride & prejudice theme shows importance of
Pride & prejudice theme shows importance of
Overcoming flaws through self-awareness