Ellen Carey
Pride and Prejudice
February 19, 2014
1.
Examine Mr. Bennet’s role in Lydia’s run away. Does he act the way a
father of 4 other girls should?
“I have last learnt to be cautious, and you will feel the effect of it.
No officer is ever to enter my house again, not even to pass through the
village. Balls will be absolutely prohibited, unless you stand up with one of
your sisters. And you are never to stir out of doors, till you can prove, that
you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational matter.” (284)
2.
“Is it possible!” Cried Elizabeth, when she had finished. “Can it be
possible that he will marry her?” (287) Why is it so unbelievable for Elizabeth
to accept Wickham marrying Lydia?
3.
How could Mr. Bennet have changed the way his daughter’s lives would
turn out? “Mr. Bennet had very often wished, before this period of his life,
that, instead of spending his whole income, he had laid by and annual sum, for
the better provision of his children, and of his wife, if she survived him.”
(292) What would have kept him from doing this? Why did he not?
4.
What does Aunt Gardiner’s letter to Elizabeth explain about the
situation?
5.
Why does Wickham continue to try to mislead Elizabeth? (309) How does
Elizabeth’s manner affect her response?
6.
How had Jane’s demeanor changed? Or has she always been this way? “I was
only confused for a moment because I felt I should be looked at. I do assure
you, that the news does not affect me either with pleasure or pain. I am glad
of one thing, that he comes alone; because we shall see less of him. Not that I
am afraid of myself, but I have dread
of other people’s remarks.” (313)
7.
How did Lady Catherine’s visit affect Darcy? Why was her visit so
important? (334)
8.
“This is a wretched beginning indeed! My sole dependence was on you; and
I am sure nobody else will believe me, if you do not.” (353) Why do other
people’s reactions matter? How could people view Elizabeth in her engagement to
Darcy after the way they treated each other?
9.
Why is it possible to have direct discourse with Elizabeth and Darcy on
page 357? What has changed that lets us see a full conversation run between
them?
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