Pride And Prejudice Essay
Pride and Prejudice Essay
Ellie Richardson
2/3/15
Pride and Prejudice, written in 1830 by the talented Jane Austen, is a captivating romance novel revolving around the obvious traits of pride and prejudice. At first, Austen had planned to name the book First Impressions because of how much they affect the story. Darcy’s impression of Eliza is made out of pride, and Elizabeth makes an impression of Darcy which prejudices herself against him throughout the novel. Also, because her first impression of Wickham was so agreeable, Elizabeth believes everything he says. Selfishly, Darcy places his pride above the value of others, and above his feelings of love for Elizabeth. Because her pride was hurt by Darcy, Elizabeth strongly prejudices herself against him, which makes it all the more easy for Mr. Wickham to deceive her. This story is simply full of important impressions, pride, and prejudice. Originally Jane Austen was going to name her famous book First Impressions because of all the first impressions made in the book. Darcy, who is very proud, is the first to make an impression. While they are at the Hertfordshire Ball, Bingly asks Darcy what he thinks of Elizabeth and the arrogant man replies with, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me.” Hearing this, Elizabeth Bennet makes her first impression of Darcy, that he is a proud insufferable man. When asked how well she was acquainted with Darcy, she replies passionately, “As much as I ever wish to be, I have spent four days in the same house with him, and I think him very disagreeable.” This leads to unnecessary trouble. Another important impression made, is Elizabeth of Wickham. Shortly after the ball, the Bennet sisters come across Mr. Wickham in Meryton. Captivated, the ladies found him to be, “Completely charming. His appearance was greatly in his favor; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address.” Elizabeth especially found the
Ellie Richardson
2/3/15
Pride and Prejudice, written in 1830 by the talented Jane Austen, is a captivating romance novel revolving around the obvious traits of pride and prejudice. At first, Austen had planned to name the book First Impressions because of how much they affect the story. Darcy’s impression of Eliza is made out of pride, and Elizabeth makes an impression of Darcy which prejudices herself against him throughout the novel. Also, because her first impression of Wickham was so agreeable, Elizabeth believes everything he says. Selfishly, Darcy places his pride above the value of others, and above his feelings of love for Elizabeth. Because her pride was hurt by Darcy, Elizabeth strongly prejudices herself against him, which makes it all the more easy for Mr. Wickham to deceive her. This story is simply full of important impressions, pride, and prejudice. Originally Jane Austen was going to name her famous book First Impressions because of all the first impressions made in the book. Darcy, who is very proud, is the first to make an impression. While they are at the Hertfordshire Ball, Bingly asks Darcy what he thinks of Elizabeth and the arrogant man replies with, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me.” Hearing this, Elizabeth Bennet makes her first impression of Darcy, that he is a proud insufferable man. When asked how well she was acquainted with Darcy, she replies passionately, “As much as I ever wish to be, I have spent four days in the same house with him, and I think him very disagreeable.” This leads to unnecessary trouble. Another important impression made, is Elizabeth of Wickham. Shortly after the ball, the Bennet sisters come across Mr. Wickham in Meryton. Captivated, the ladies found him to be, “Completely charming. His appearance was greatly in his favor; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address.” Elizabeth especially found the