Pride and Prejudice: Love, Social Class, and Irony

The characters' pride leads to misunderstandings, misjudgments, and conflicts, impacting their relationships and decisions.

Austen employs situational and verbal irony to expose the characters' misguided judgments and behaviors, revealing their flaws and providing social commentary.

Social class creates obstacles and misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, but ultimately they overcome these barriers to be together.

<p>Gender roles, marriage expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subtle nuances, dialogue, language</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal conflicts, pride, social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Darcy's confrontation with Elizabeth's aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, prompts him to reassess his prejudices and propose to Elizabeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jane Austen uses Mr. Collins to satirize the societal pressure to marry within one's social class and the absurdity of marrying for financial security rather than love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lydia Bennet's reckless elopement with Mr. Wickham demonstrates the consequences of disregarding societal norms and the potential damage to one's reputation and future prospects.</p> Signup and view all the answers