In this first line of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice we are at once introduced to language rich with satire. ... Everywhere in Pride and Prejudice, pompous gravity is laughed out of existence. ... The human condition allows for the faults of vanity, pride and prejudice. ... (Pg.19) Pride, as in the case of Darcy, occurred because his family allowed him to follow his principles " in pride and conceit-. ... Pride and prejudice were the products of wealth, power, and influence. ...

• Word Count: 1894
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice, a majority of the scenes took place at some type of social gathering where the characters were all brought together. ... It is at this ball that Elizabeth's prejudices are formed towards Darcy. ... It was also at the Meryton Ball that Elizabeth's prejudices towards Darcy are formed. ... By saying this, Elizabeth is admitting to her prejudices she has towards Darcy. ... Later in the novel, Elizabeth realizes that these prejudices were her ultimate downfall. ...

• Word Count: 2137
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

The Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice is a spirited period piece that clearly illustrates the importance of women being able to find a suitable husband to settle down with; for the sake of both herself and her family. ... Not only does their own future happiness depend on their ability to navigate through their own pride and prejudices regarding one another, but the fate of Elizabeth's family is squarely placed on their shoulders as well. ... To have Darcy able to swallow his own pride and ask Elizabeth to marry him despite social pressure is a dream come true for someone in her p...

• Word Count: 1723
• Approx Pages: 7

My second literary work that I chose for this paper is Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austin. ... This feeling, and view of myself can only be exaggerated by my level of pride. ... I am continually working on my pride and working on controlling my pride for myself, my future as a college student, and as an adult. ... Speaking about myself, I find that every time I gain more pride in myself, the harder I fall when I am blinded by my pride. ... The three books Into the Wild, Beowulf, and Pride and Prejudice were quite different, but to me they reflected on my self pride. ...

• Word Count: 1598
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School