What was Jane Austen trying to say through Pride & Prejudice?

Question

Yes, pretty self explanitory. I'd like to hear what others got out of the novel and what Jane Austen was trying to get through the characters of the novel.

I've read the book yeah I've done that I'm not trying to get some random to do the hard work for me, but what do you think Jane Austen was trying to tell the readers about people and relationships in that time?

Answer 1

Jane Austen enjoyed exploring the various facets of human character, and this is true of P&P.

Mr Darcy was the proud one, and Miss Bennett the prejudiced one.

Overall, we see how Mr Darcy needs to overcome his pride over position to propose to a lady of lower social standing, but superior manners; and how Miss Bennett learns that listening to the opinions of others leads to prejudices which are unfair and unfounded.

So basically, we are not to judge a person through appearances, social status, or gossip! lol

I enjoy all of Jane Austen's novels, and so does my 14yo dd. :)

Blessings, Gypsy

Answer 2

Well Pride and prejudice is about a hunk Mr. Darcy, who is quite proud and Elizabeth Bennet, a small town proud girl. Darcy falls in love with Elizabeth. But due to misunderstanding Bennet is prejudiced against him. Read novel to find the end.
The book is remembered beacuse all the characters are based on people in Austens town, and the characters are realistic. The characters grow as story unfolds. You can also download it for free from planet pdf.

Answer 3

Not to prejudge someone just because you think they think they are better than others due to their wealth, social standing etc. They could turn out to be the man of your dreams.You also shouldn't let someone else's foolish pride get in the way of discovering their true self worth. And most importantly for my own beliefs, just because you have loads of money and a great big mansion called Pemberley, doesn't make you better than anyone else - it is whats in your heart that matters, as Lizzie discovers after she overcomes her prejudice of Fitzwilliam, based on gossip and his pride due to his vast wealth and high social standing.
Austen points out what we should all look for in a spouse - something extraordinary and special, not someone that will give us security, like Mr Collins.
One of my favorite things that Austen does in this is make a mockery of snobbery, i can't stand snobs either!