Pride and Prejudice: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship show a successful marriage is based on?
What does Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship show a successful marriage is based on?
Understanding & equality
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry Mr Collins?
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry Mr Collins?
Financial security
What does Charlotte's marriage to Mr Collins lack?
What does Charlotte's marriage to Mr Collins lack?
Romantic love
What does Austen say marriage should be based on, rather than social standing?
What does Austen say marriage should be based on, rather than social standing?
Love, respect & mutual understanding
How does the Bennets' relatively low social standing impact their daughters?
How does the Bennets' relatively low social standing impact their daughters?
Affects marriage prospects
What attitude does Lady Catherine de Bourgh display toward those beneath her?
What attitude does Lady Catherine de Bourgh display toward those beneath her?
Condescending
What is Darcy's initial character flaw regarding his social position?
What is Darcy's initial character flaw regarding his social position?
Pride in his social standing
What causes Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy?
What causes Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy?
His aloofness & Wickham's info
What does Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy blind her to?
What does Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy blind her to?
His true character
What does Darcy's eventual recognition of his flaws reflect?
What does Darcy's eventual recognition of his flaws reflect?
Personal growth
What action by Lydia puts the Bennet family's reputation at risk?
What action by Lydia puts the Bennet family's reputation at risk?
Elopement with Wickham
How does Elizabeth respond to external criticism of her family?
How does Elizabeth respond to external criticism of her family?
Remains loyal & defends them