Pride & Prejudice: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Why does Austen use irony in P&P?
Why does Austen use irony in P&P?
To critique societal norms
What the opening line's irony exposes
What the opening line's irony exposes
Absurdities of social expectations
Topics targeted by irony in P&P
Topics targeted by irony in P&P
Marriage and class
What is free indirect discourse?
What is free indirect discourse?
3rd-person narration blended with character thoughts/feelings
Whose perspective via free indirect discourse?
Whose perspective via free indirect discourse?
Elizabeth Bennet's
What social commentary in P&P critiques
What social commentary in P&P critiques
Class system and gender inequality
Example of social commentary in P&P
Example of social commentary in P&P
Limited options for women like Bennet sisters
How Austen develops characters
How Austen develops characters
Through dialogue and behaviour
Austen avoids which method of characterisation?
Austen avoids which method of characterisation?
Direct description (uses dialogue & behaviour instead)
What houses & estates symbolise
What houses & estates symbolise
Social status and values
What Pemberley represents
What Pemberley represents
Darcy's true character - grand yet tasteful
What Pemberley reflects about Darcy
What Pemberley reflects about Darcy
His internal growth and moral integrity