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2006-10-12 21:48:39 · 65 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities Books & Authors

Well at least an interesting idea...

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2006-10-12 21:49:41 · update #1

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An analysis of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen that show how class and money are a key factor in the character relationships presented in the book. By understanding how the characters rely on money and power in the story, we can learn how Austen makes clear class divisions in her tale.

2006-10-13 09:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 4 2

There is an endless list of essay topics you can write about for Pride and Prejudice. Here is a list of some - and few tips.

1. Discuss the books's main themes.

2. How does the title "Pride and Prejudice" is significant to the book? Jane Austen originally called it "First Impressions". How is "Pride and Prejudice" more appropriate?

3. Discuss how women in Pride and Prejudice relate to the women today?
The main reason Austen's book are so popular is because they are very human stories, and they still relate to the people today, so if you know the book well, you will be able to write a great essay on this.

4. Discuss the relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy

5. Discuss the relationship between the five Bennett sisters.

6. Were Mr. and Mrs. Bennett good examples to their children?

7. Discuss how Mrs. Bennett's frivolous nature, and Mr. Bennett's lack of discipline, affected the lives of their daughters?

8. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of Elizabeth and Dary's characters. How do they compliment each other?

9. Elizabeth's attraction to Wickham was a result of her prejudices, for falling for first impressions. Did she learn from it? How?

Good luck with your essay.

2006-10-14 10:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dolly 2 · 4 0

I had an English Literature exam, a couple of months a go... There were two Pride and Prejudice Questions which i had to answer... They are both great essay topics:

Q1: By what means does Jane Austen make Mr Darcy an attractive character? You should refer closely to words and actions in the novel

Q2: How Important are the comic characters to the success of Pride and Prejudice? Refer closely to at least two characters in the novel...



Hope this helps.

2006-10-14 02:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by Miss LaStrange 5 · 0 1

Class structure and hierarchy in England during Ms. Bennet's day and how little or how much it has changed today.

NOTE: How can people ever improve themselves when thier society thinks that a 5 year old should be called "Lady XYZ" and everyone MUST bow down to her because 500 years ago the 5 year old's relative conquered something for the then King of England. The 5 year old did nothing but be born, while the common man put himself through school, built a great business, and has provided a decent, good life for his children. Yet, he and his children are looked down upon because they are not from a "proper family."

2006-10-16 05:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by J T 3 · 0 0

Something I was always enthralled by (I've read the book at least 5 times for the FUN of it) was why, despite Lydia's elopement with a man who, in all likelihood would not have married her if he'd had the choice, the Bennet family was so glad when she came back a married woman, though she STILL had not learned her lesson. I can't believe that the father and mother didn't disown the twit, as most contemporary families would have done. What do you think made the Bennets so willing to let bygones be bygones? I personally was under the impression that they were so glad to have one less daughter to marry off, that they didn't care HOW it happened...

2006-10-15 15:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0 0

In P&P, the snobs Ms. Austen is making fun of are arrogant and well aware of their lofty station in life (think Lady Catherine, Miss. Bingley, etc) I don't think this describes JA at all. But maybe she's a different type of snob. Look at Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennet, what traits do they have in common? What things does she ridicule them for? Now, based on their common failings, can you see an area where you think she might be snobbish? Hope this helps!

2016-05-21 22:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Here is something your teacher will think is "cool" to read:

Choose one word that is used very frequently in the novel (not one in the title, that's far too obvious) and write about how Austen defines that word by analyzing her use of it. If you choose an abstract word (like nature or art) you should be able to use it to discuss the way it illuminates important aspects of the characters and their place in the complex social world of the novels.

Form your thesis around the idea that Austen's use of this word influences the reader's impressions of the character(s), or else influences the values Austen is promoting for her readers and her characters. (Hint: the "lesson" is never a simple one.)

Look at Raymond Williams' book, titled _Keywords_ for his take on several important words and how they were used in key literary works like Austen's novels.

2006-10-14 17:25:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4 0

Love v/s practicality would be the apt theme for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice !

2006-10-13 19:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Beautiful Snowwhite 3 · 3 1

Write about the Universal theme of this book, which of course, is Love.

You might enjoy including a critique of style, and the erudite manner in which Austen breathes life into her characters, settings, and theme. It's strikingly ironic how she creates passion without ever uttering the word...

Enjoy. Her works and words are gifted masterpieces alive with human insights which transcend all manner of time and space.

2006-10-15 21:49:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Well, everyone assumes the title refers wholly to Darcy, I would toss the coin and say that it refers completely to Lizzy, discuss. I also think Darcy gets a bad press. Ultimately he is a shy individual who interacts inappropriately because of this. You could therefore right an essay on peoples misconceptions of the two main characters. Make Lizzy the baddy (judgemental, proud, vain, etc.) and Darcy the goodie (philanthropic, caring, etc.)

2006-10-15 22:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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