Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Pride and Prejudice Blog- Due March 10th

1. What character has the pride and which character has the predjudice? Explain.
Elizabeth has the pride and Darcy has the prejudice.

2. What are examples of gender inequity in the movie? How does this gender inequity impact the decisions of some characters?
Women are forced to marry men they might not want to. Elizabeth refuses to marry because she doesn't love him.

3. What are examples of social class playing a role in how characters interact?
The lower class can't say much about that happens in their life.

4. Based of the movie, what were some of the expected norms/behavior women were expect for conform to? How does Elizabeth Bennett break out against these roles?
They were expected to accept marriage if it is offered to them. She refuses to marry a man even when he offers.

5. What do you think Jane Austen was trying to comment on about love/courtship for time period/world? Is it satirical in nature at all?
That marriage is expected when it is convenient. It is satirical because she over exaggerated marriage.

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