Pride and Prejudice: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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When was Pride & Prejudice published?
When was Pride & Prejudice published?
1813
Time period of Pride & Prejudice
Time period of Pride & Prejudice
Regency period
Social class featured in P&P
Social class featured in P&P
Landed gentry
Economic change affecting landed gentry
Economic change affecting landed gentry
Rise of industrialisation
Key concerns for women in Regency society
Key concerns for women in Regency society
Social status & financial stability
Purpose of marriage in Regency England
Purpose of marriage in Regency England
Securing financial security & social status
Austen's ideal basis for marriage
Austen's ideal basis for marriage
Love, mutual respect & understanding
Why did Charlotte Lucas marry?
Why did Charlotte Lucas marry?
For financial security
Why did Elizabeth Bennet marry?
Why did Elizabeth Bennet marry?
For love
Austen's writing style in P&P
Austen's writing style in P&P
Sharp social commentary
Regency England's social hierarchy
Regency England's social hierarchy
Rigid & class-conscious
Basis of judgement in Regency society
Basis of judgement in Regency society
Wealth & connections, not character
Theme explored via Darcy & Elizabeth
Theme explored via Darcy & Elizabeth
Limitations of judging by first impressions
Women's roles in Regency society
Women's roles in Regency society
Limited - marriage was main option
How is Elizabeth Bennet characterized?
How is Elizabeth Bennet characterized?
Strong & independent