Keith Wilson Pride: the Good and the Bad Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen has a constant theme of distinguishing the difference between positive and negative pride. Although it is at times hard to differentiate between positive and negative pride in the book, it is most blatantly displayed in the contrast of Mr. ... Darcy represents the positive side of pride, while Mr. Bennet represents the negative side of pride. ... Later on in the book, we learn that he is a generous master to his servants and tenants and a loving brother to his young sister Georgiana who he deeply cares for. ...

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In this time period, an African-American can hardly have any rights because of discrimination and prejudice. ... She is a perfectionist and takes pride in being a South African. ... Another theme is pride, which is brought in by Walter. ... And although the Youngers are a poor black family, they have pride in themselves and value what they have. ... The book is very dramatic like A Raisin in the Sun. ...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

From the beginning he had to learn to live in dire poverty, with an alcoholic father, prejudice, hunger and death. ... Sometimes he feels betrayed, as he can't understand how his mother's pride and respect can be so easily forgotten. ... If I had a whole book of Shakespeare they could keep me in the hospital for a year." ... He was smart too; bright he was, but unfortunately due to the prejudice of his families social standard, he wasn't able to use it to its full extent in Limerick. ...

• Word Count: 941
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School