In a sense, "Pride and Prejudice" is the story of two courtships - those between Darcy and Elizabeth and Bingley and Jane. ... Of course we can also relate marriage to happiness, and happiness to one's freedom in society; something which is strongly challenged in both "Pride and Prejudice" and Orwell's "1984." ... The difference between the two novels in this instance, then, is that society dictates what people can and can't do and how happy they can be in "Pride and Prejudice" – conventions that just haven't changed. ... Colley se...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The history of Paul Petrovich as relayed in the novel portrays a picture of pride and conservativeness which is in sharp contrast to the liberal and seemingly humble characterization of Bazarov. ... Paul Petrovich openly displays his pride through his dress and manner, which enhances his appearance. ... This unwavering devotion is a sign of unwillingness to accept the truth that his uncle's generation has passed to Bazarov as he says, "Man seems ready to reject everything, to give up every prejudice; but he cannot bear to admit, for instance, that a brother of his, who steals other peo...

• Word Count: 1234
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The history of Paul Petrovich as relayed in the novel portrays a picture of pride and conservativeness which is in sharp contrast to the liberal and seemingly humble characterization of Bazarov. ... Paul Petrovich openly displays his pride through his dress and manner, which enhances his appearance. ... This unwavering devotion is a sign of unwillingness to accept the truth that his uncle's generation has passed to Bazarov as he says, "Man seems ready to reject everything, to give up every prejudice; but he cannot bear to admit, for instance, that a brother of his, who steals other peo...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate