Themes (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Basis of Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship
Basis of Elizabeth & Darcy's relationship
Mutual respect, love, understanding & equality
Why Charlotte Lucas married Mr. Collins
Why Charlotte Lucas married Mr. Collins
For financial security
What Charlotte's marriage highlights
What Charlotte's marriage highlights
Economic considerations in 19th century marriages
What Austen says marriage should be based on
What Austen says marriage should be based on
Love, respect, and mutual understanding
Impact of Bennets' low social standing
Impact of Bennets' low social standing
Limits daughters' marriage prospects
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attitude
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's attitude
Condescending toward those beneath her
Austen advocates judging people by their...
Austen advocates judging people by their...
Character rather than social status
Darcy's initial pride is in his...
Darcy's initial pride is in his...
Social standing
Source of Elizabeth's prejudice vs Darcy
Source of Elizabeth's prejudice vs Darcy
His aloofness & misleading info from Wickham
What pride & prejudice do to relationships
What pride & prejudice do to relationships
Cloud judgment and hinder them
What leads to reconciliation (theme)
What leads to reconciliation (theme)
Self-awareness and personal growth
Whose elopement risks Bennet reputation?
Whose elopement risks Bennet reputation?
Lydia's elopement with Wickham
Elizabeth's response to family criticism
Elizabeth's response to family criticism
Remains loyal and defends them
Austen critiques society's focus on...
Austen critiques society's focus on...
External appearances over personal integrity