This is the classical English novel.

1. Pride and Prejudice
By Jane Austin

2. Introduction to novel
 Pride and prejudice is one of the romantic novel written by
Jane Austin.
 It was published in 1813 two years after sense and sensibility.
 The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth
Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns and come to
appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and
actual goodness.

3. About the author
 Jane Austin was born in 1775 in England.
 She was English novelist known primarily for her six novels
which implicitly interpret, critique and comment upon British
landed gentry at the end of 18th century.
 Austin’s plot often explore the dependence of women on
marriage for pursuit of favorable social standing and
economic security.
 Some of her works are sense and sensibility(1811), pride and
prejudice(1813), Mansfield Park(1814), and Emma(1816).

4.  Love marriage and role of women in society.
 Her novels often explore the experience and challenges faced by women.
 Charlotte Lucas “ I am not romantic you know, I never was. I ask only a
comfortable home and considering Mr. Collins, character, connections and
situations in life, I am convinced that chances of happiness with him as fair
as most people can boast entering the marriage state.

5. Characters:
1. Elizabeth Bennet: A young woman, protagonist of the novel and point of
view character in the novel. She is second of five daughters of Bennet. She
is well read and musically talented, quick witted and sharp, she tends to be
too outspoken for her own good.
2. Mr.Darcy: is a gentleman. He is very wealthy and has impressive social
connections. He is intelligent, honest and by the end of novel his faults
have been tempered by his love for Elizabeth.
3. Mr. Bennet: belong to modest family with five daughters for whom he has
to find husbands. He approaches family matters with sarcasm and goads
his with cynical responses. He makes himself remote figure.

6. 8. Lydia Bennet: Youngest Bennet sister like her mother she is gossipy and
empty headed and immature. She ran away with Wickham.
9. Mr. Collins: the heir to bennets estate, Pemberly. He is pompous and idiotic
clergy man. He is snobbish and ridiculous on every level.
10. Miss Bingley: Bingley’s sister. She attempts to gain Darcys attention.
11. Charlotte Lucas: Elizabeths best friend and choose to accept Collins
proposal.
12. Mary Bennet: Middle bennet sister and she is a book worm.
13. Catherine Bennet: the fourth Bennet sister. She is silly and obsessed by
young militia officers.
14. Georgina Darcy: Mr. Darcy’s sister. She is very shy and pretty.

7. Setting
 The novel is a set in 19th century England.
 Primarily in the fictional town of meryton and the surrounding
countryside.
 The story unfold against the backdrop of social norms, class
distinctions and the pursuits of advantageous marriages in a
regency era.
 The characters move between various estates such as long
bourn, Natherfield park and pamberly.

8. Summary:
 “Pride and Prejudice” follows the life of Elizabeth Bennet, the second
eldest of five Bennet sisters.
 The story unfolds in the backdrop of Bennet Family quest to marry off
their five daughters. Mrs Bennet is curios regarding this situation.
 The novel opens with the discussion of Bennet family about their wealthy
neighbor Mr.Bingley and his sisters who are organizing a ball.
 Bennets family was invited to the ball where Bingley fell in love with Jane
Bennet. During the ball another eye catching guy enters named Darcy who
was Bingley’s friend from where Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s witty conversation
started.
 Soon Bingley and Jane got married. As jane was ill so Elizabeth was invited
to take care of her. There the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy
was unrecognizable. Darcy often make fun of Elizabeth on her social status
as he was proudy never knowing that he would fell in love with her.

9.  Mr. Darcy proposes Elizabeth trying to kill his pride for her
and same with Elizabeth trying to ignore prejudice.
 The central focus of novel is Elizabeths complex relationship
with the wealthy and aloof Mr. darcy. Initial misunderstanding
and societal prejudices create tension between them, as the
plot unfolds both characters undergo personal growth
challenging their own pride and pejudices.

10. Themes in the novel
 1. Love and marriage: One of the central theme of novel is exploration of
love and marriage in societal context of early 18th century. The novel
scruntinizes the different facets of love from superficial attractions to
profound emotional connections. Characters like Elizabeth bennet and Mr.
Darcy navigate societal expectations and personal feelings.
 2. Social class and status: Austin observes the rigid social class structure of
her time. The novel portrays the challenges and expectations associated
with social status, emphasizes the disparities between the aristocracy and
the lower classes. Through characters like Bennet Family who are lower
standing and wealthy Mr. Darcy, Austin criticizes the prejudices ingrained
in society.

11.  3. Individual vs. Society:
The tension between individual desires and societal
expectations is a recurring theme. Characters like Elizabeth and
Mr. Darcy grapple with the pressure to conform to societal
norms while staying true to their individual values. The novel
explores the idea that genuine happiness can only be achieved
when individuals follow their hearts rather than succumbing to
societal pressures.

12. 4. Mrs. Bennet: A foolish empty headed woman obsessed with seeing her
daughters married. She is poorly educated and her behavior is embarrassing.
5. Charles Bingley: Darcy’s best friend, wealthy and his nature opposite to
Darcy. He is easy going and his love affair with Jane presents perfect match.
6. Jane bennet: first of bennet daughters and stunningly beautiful. She is easy
of manner and very beautiful. She and Mr. Bingley fall in love and got
married.
7. Mr. Wickham: is a handsome militia officer. He is sexually predator and
fortune hunter, using his good looks.

13. Figurative Language:
 Irony: Austin uses verbal irony to convey the characters true feelings or to highlight
the disparity between appearance and reality. The title itself is ironic as the
characters initially embody pride and prejudice but evolve throughout the story.
Example Mr. Darcy proposal to Elizabeth is laced with verbal irony as he initially
insults her social standing saying that In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My
feeling will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire
and love you. REFERENCE: CHAPTER 34.
 Satire: the novel satirizes the social norms and class structure of time, especially
through characters like Lady Catherine is a satire of aristocracy. REFERENCE:
CHAPTER 19

14.  Foreshadowing: Austin employs sudden hints and foreshadowing to give
readers insight into future development of plot adding layers to narrative.
Example: Early in the novel, when Jane Bennet falls ill at Netherfield it for
shadows the obstacle in her relationship with mr. Bingley and sets stage
for future misunderstanding. Reference: CHAPTER:8
 Symbolism: Objects and action in novel often symbolize deeper meaning.
For example, the letters and the importance of reputation symbolizes the
communication and social expectation of the time. Example: Picturersque
estate of pemberly symbolizes darcy’s wealth and character
transformation, contrasting with his pride.

15.  Dialogue: dialogue reveals character traits, relationships and societal
expectations. The witty and insightful conversation contribute to overall
narrative. Example: The Banter and Witty Dialogue between Darcy ND
Elizabeth Bennet during netherfield ball reveal their intelligence and hint
at the complexity of their relationship. REFERENCE: CHAPTER 29.
 Imagery: Austin uses vivid imagery to describe setting and characters,
enhancing the readers sensory experience. Example: Austin uses vivid
imagery to describe natural beauty of rosing park, lady Catherine
residency reflecting higher social status.