Friday, April 1, 2011

Pride n Prejudice : in Nut-Shell

Pride and Prejudice


Mr &; Mrs Bennet

( a woman of mean understanding, little information & uncertain temper).

5 daughters :

• Jane, the eldest, remarkably beautiful.

• Elizabeth: pretty, sensible, quick-witted( for Darcy- she was ‘ tolerable but not beautiful enough to tempt him’)

• Mary, fond of reading

• Catherine & Lydia- ( much pampered by Mrs. Bennet and supported their daughters’ run after army officers) spent most of their time in man- hunting, running after military officers.

+ Young Mr. Bingley ( good looking & gentleman-like) – the neighbour of Mr. & Mrs. Bennet and Sir William Lucas ( father of Charlotte,27,sensible, intelligent, young woman & intimate friend of Elizabeth)

+ Darcy( tall, attractive but proud), Bingley’s friend

+ Mr. Hurst – Bro-in-law of Mr. Bingley

- Ms Bingley & Mrs Hurst- Bingley’s two sisters.

After the Ball, * Jane & Elizabeth talked about Mr. Bingley & Darcy alongwith Charlotte and Darcy was unanimously condemned for his overweening pride.

*Mrs. Hurst & Ms Bingley ( sisters of Bingley) also appreciated Miss Bennet ( Jane &Elizabeth )

* Darcy’s opinion about Elizabeth also changed.. He spoke about the Elizabeth’s beautiful eyes to Miss Bingley, who was, however, displeased with the appreciation for she wanted that Darcy’s attention should be absorbed completely in her.

Jane’s Dinner with Miss Bingley : went on horseback, got wet through before she reached Netherfield – fell ill

Elizabeth started on foot for Netherfield, made good impression on Darcy.Miss Bingley , though, directly or indirectly pointed out Elizabeth’s defects to Darcy, Darcy steadily grew in his esteem. Later, Miss Bingley made herself ridiculous. Elizabeth’s behavior on the other hand,was natural & dignified. She was neither too reserved nor too familiar with the members of the Netherfield family. She knew when to talk & when to be silent, observations were apt & intelligent.

Soon , Mrs Bennet came to see Jane.

Jane health improved- Bingley was sincerely happy to see Jane well.

Elizabeth’s prejudice came against Darcy that, 1. He had ruined her sister Jane, prohibiting her chances to marry Mr. Bingley to whom she loved most.

2. She accuses him of ruining the chances of Wickham’s progress. ( Wickham, the officer- jealous of Mr. Darcy . Darcy, too, in return gave a hint that Wickham was not a good man, Lydia, finally eloped with Wickham in Burghton).

Elizabeth’s Visit to Darcy’s Residence Once in the absence of Mr. darcy, Elizabeth happened to visit his residence and quite contrary to her perception regarding him, she renewed all praises for him from his staff).

Mr. Collins, the cousin of Mr. Bennet, proposes Elizabeth for reasons:

1. To set an example of matrimony in his parish

2. Marriage would add to his happiness

3. It was advice & recommendation of his patroness lady Catherine de Borough

Lastly, Darcy married to Elzabeth,  Jane to Mr. Bingley.

1 comment:

  1. thank you for note's (pride and prejudice)
    ------sir please give me silas mariner notes..
    before started end sem exam
    '''thanks

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