Pride & Prejudice: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When was Pride & Prejudice published?
When was Pride & Prejudice published?
1813
Historical period of Pride & Prejudice
Historical period of Pride & Prejudice
Regency period
Social class depicted in Pride & Prejudice
Social class depicted in Pride & Prejudice
Landed gentry
Economic change affecting gentry class
Economic change affecting gentry class
Rise of industrialisation
Marriage purpose in Regency England
Marriage purpose in Regency England
Securing financial security & social status
Character marrying for financial security
Character marrying for financial security
Charlotte Lucas
Character marrying for love
Character marrying for love
Elizabeth Bennet
Marriages portrayed as more fulfilling
Marriages portrayed as more fulfilling
Based on love, mutual respect & understanding
Austen's writing style in P&P
Austen's writing style in P&P
Sharp social commentary
What P&P critiques about Regency society
What P&P critiques about Regency society
Class consciousness & rigid social hierarchy
Basis of judgment in Regency society
Basis of judgment in Regency society
Wealth & connections rather than character
Women's roles in Regency society
Women's roles in Regency society
Limited; marriage only means of securing stability
How is Elizabeth Bennet characterized?
How is Elizabeth Bennet characterized?
Strong, independent female character
What qualities does P&P value in women?
What qualities does P&P value in women?
Self-respect & independence