Darcy's pride

Mrs. Gardiner says Darcy is more obstinate than "prideful"?
--What is the definition of obstinate?
--Explain how her comments are true?

Homework: Mary's statements

In the script, Mary states:

1. the loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable
2. a woman's reputation is no less brittle than it is beautiful

Hw:
1. What do these two statements mean?
2. What do they say about male/female roles at the time period?
3. Do you think this is still true today or an outdated concept?

Homework--Letter

Epistolary novel--Strictly speaking, an epistolary novel is a novel whose story is told through a series of letters. In a novel otherwise told in third person, letters allow the reader to hear the characters' voices more intimately. They also give an impression of immediacy and authenticity.

Hw: Write a letter (as Elizabeth) to Darcy explaining why you turned down his proposal. Or, write a letter as Wickham to Darcy explaining what happened to the money you have received from him and that you want more (and why you should have it).

Vocabulary sentences

For homework, you should have the following complete:

On pages 16 and 20 in the P and P packet (if you lost it, print one out. a link is available in the sidebar), there are 14 vocabulary words. Write 14 sentences (one for each word)using the word in regards to the novel. For example:

Pompous---Most of the people in Meryton believed Darcy was pompous after the first ball at Netherfield.

Also, in the packet you should complete pages: 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 28.
Read through Ch. 30.

We will perform our skits in class tomorrow.

Class Discussion

For a quiz grade, we will have a class discussion on Vol. 1 of the novel. You will need to write down 2 good questions you have about the reading. You will grade yourself using the following rubric:

Being Prepared:
Questions (2):
Being a Good Listener:
Participation:

What type of characterization is being used? (using adjectives)

We will fill out the following chart on Mr. Collins (Ch.15) and then you will fill out the same for Wickham for homework.

Characterization chart:
Types: (Can be more than 1)
N: narrator’s direct comments CSTA: character’s speech, thoughts, and actions
PD: physical description OSTA: the speech, thoughts, and actions, of other characters

Characterization of Mr. Collins
adjective definition textual example pg. # type