Pride and Prejudice: Themes (OCR 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 based on
Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship based on
Mutual respect, love, understanding & equality
Why Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins
Why Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins
Financial security, not romantic love
Bennets' social standing described as
Bennets' social standing described as
Relatively low
Lady Catherine's attitude towards lower classes
Lady Catherine's attitude towards lower classes
Condescending, snobbish, entitled
Darcy's initial character flaw
Darcy's initial character flaw
Pride in his social standing
What Darcy's character change shows
What Darcy's character change shows
Personal growth & recognition of Elizabeth's worth
Who misleads Elizabeth about Darcy
Who misleads Elizabeth about Darcy
Wickham
Event that damages Bennet family reputation
Event that damages Bennet family reputation
Lydia's elopement with Wickham
Elizabeth's response to her family's flaws
Elizabeth's response to her family's flaws
Remains loyal & defends them
Austen's message: marriage should be based on
Austen's message: marriage should be based on
Love, respect & mutual understanding, not status/money
Importance shown by Elizabeth's prejudice
Importance shown by Elizabeth's prejudice
Need to overcome prejudice & be open to change