Essay Topic:
The pride and the prejudice referred to in the title of this Jane Austen novel prepares the reader for the character flaws of the main characters, Elizabeth and Darcy. The pride and prejudice of Elizabeth and Darcy prevent the two from recognizing and admitting their love for one another. Choose 1 or both of these characters and write a persuasive essay on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in which you argue that these character flaws exist and analyze how they are overcome. In other words--how do they get past their pride and the judgments and opinions that they have formed about each other and ultimately experience love together? You may wish to also reflect upon the social and historical factors which made these character flaws so common, identifying, for example, the role that social status played in relationships at that time.
Requirements: You must have the following elements completed: Fill in as a self-editing checklist and attach to the final essay:
___I used a minimum of 4 MLA in-text citations
___I used a minimum of 4 unit vocabulary words
___This is final copy quality
___ I used good spelling and grammar
___I have a definite thesis statement
___ I have transitions and topic sentences
___ I made an outline
___ This is approx. 2-3 pages written/ typed, double-space
___ I used examples from the text in each body paragraph and analyzed them (related them to the thesis)
___I have a Works Cited page
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“ She is tolerable, I suppose, but not handsome enough to tempt me” (Austen 8).
“I have been a selfish being all my life…and such I might still have been but for you, dearest, loveliest, Elizabeth!” (Austen 317).
“You showed me how insufficient all my pretensions to please a woman worthy of being pleased” (317).
“ I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry” (Austen 166).
“She had a lively, playful disposition that delighted in anything ridiculous” (Austen 9)
“ You are mistaken... I might have felt in refusing you, had you behave in a more gentlemanlike manner” (Austen 166).
“He was at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his manners, though well bred, were not inviting” (Austen 12).
“Your sisters are engaged and there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be a punishment to me to stand up with” (Austen 8).
“Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room with his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien…” (7).
“..he was discovered to be proud, to be above his company, and above being pleased…having a most forbidding, disagreeable countenance…” (7).
“In vain have I struggled…You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you” (162).
“Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your connections?” (165).
“He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again” (8)
“She grew absolutely ashamed of herself. Of neither Darcy nor Wickham could she think without feeling that she had been blind, partial, prejudiced, absurd” (178).
“How despicably have I acted! I who have prided myself on my discernment!..Till this moment I never knew myself!” (178-179).
“I do love him. Indeed he has no improper pride” (324).
Friday, March 23, 2012
"The Best Sort of Husband" Response ---30 pts.
You will need to finish this assignment today in class if you want credit.
In the story "The Best Sort of Husband" by Susan B. Kelly, the author shows us two different views of what "the best sort of husband" is--the view of men, on page 293, and the view of Margaret on page 301.
Your assignment:
*Compare and contrast these two views and explain using information you know about love and marriage in this time period
*Explain the author's use of conflict and irony to show the audience these two views.
*You will need to use a minimum of 3 specific textual examples in your response.
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*"My brothers... are quite desperate to be rid of me" (291).
*"Margaret who had never had much hope of a husband, even before her father's disgrace" (292).
*"She looked sadly at it…like a dead dog; it was old and shabby, although she dutifully trimmed it anew each year" (292). (her bonnet)
*"John and Richard and George…will make my life a misery if I refuse him" (293).
*"Gentleman..seem to think that one husband is as good …as another" (293).
*"..one's own home, a dress allowance, the superior title of "Mrs.…" (293).
*"…give me a good reason--some vice--some sordid secret--" (295).
*"My sister is a woman of such high moral principle.." (299).
*"Always the dearest friend, always the best of correspondents" (301).
*"She has a new bonnet every week" (301).
*"She seemed more than satisfied with her lot, having procured for herself the very best sort of husband" (301).
In the story "The Best Sort of Husband" by Susan B. Kelly, the author shows us two different views of what "the best sort of husband" is--the view of men, on page 293, and the view of Margaret on page 301.
Your assignment:
*Compare and contrast these two views and explain using information you know about love and marriage in this time period
*Explain the author's use of conflict and irony to show the audience these two views.
*You will need to use a minimum of 3 specific textual examples in your response.
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*"My brothers... are quite desperate to be rid of me" (291).
*"Margaret who had never had much hope of a husband, even before her father's disgrace" (292).
*"She looked sadly at it…like a dead dog; it was old and shabby, although she dutifully trimmed it anew each year" (292). (her bonnet)
*"John and Richard and George…will make my life a misery if I refuse him" (293).
*"Gentleman..seem to think that one husband is as good …as another" (293).
*"..one's own home, a dress allowance, the superior title of "Mrs.…" (293).
*"…give me a good reason--some vice--some sordid secret--" (295).
*"My sister is a woman of such high moral principle.." (299).
*"Always the dearest friend, always the best of correspondents" (301).
*"She has a new bonnet every week" (301).
*"She seemed more than satisfied with her lot, having procured for herself the very best sort of husband" (301).
Friday, March 9, 2012
Final Response P and P-- 10 pts. THESE ARE JUST IDEAS TO THINK ABOUT IN YOUR ANSWER-- YOU DO NOT NEED TO ANSWER THEM ALL
*What is your reaction to the end of the novel:
*Did you enjoy it (any part in particular)and for what reason?
*Did you think that both couples would end up together? Why or why not?
*Who is your favorite character and why?
*What do you think the author, Jane Austen's, views are on love and marriage? Why do you say this?
*Are happy endings such as this possible in real-life?
*What did you feel was the most realistic/unrealistic in the book/movie?
*Did you enjoy it (any part in particular)and for what reason?
*Did you think that both couples would end up together? Why or why not?
*Who is your favorite character and why?
*What do you think the author, Jane Austen's, views are on love and marriage? Why do you say this?
*Are happy endings such as this possible in real-life?
*What did you feel was the most realistic/unrealistic in the book/movie?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Hw #10 P and P---Last Hw for the novel!!!--10 pts.
*How does the reaction of Mrs. Bennet regarding the new news of Lydia and Wickham differ from the rest of the family?
*Do you think that this shows that Mrs. Bennet is a "bad" mother or just realistic about what would happen to all of her daughters if they didn't get married?
*How do you think parents in modern times view young people that live together before marriage? Has it become such an accepted practice that it is not thought of anymore?
*Do you think that this shows that Mrs. Bennet is a "bad" mother or just realistic about what would happen to all of her daughters if they didn't get married?
*How do you think parents in modern times view young people that live together before marriage? Has it become such an accepted practice that it is not thought of anymore?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Questions for Ch. 48
1. What is everyone waiting for in the beginning of Ch. 48?
2. What is discovered about Wickham’s character and actions from the people of Meryton/tradesmen?
3. Why are the two men having a problem locating Wickham?
4. What does Mr. Collins say in his letter to the Bennets?
5. Wickham is also trying to hidden from some other people—who are they and why do they want to find him?
6. Describe Mr. Bennet’s conversation with Elizabeth.
7. How has Mr. Bennet changed his attitude towards his daughters as shown in his conversation with Kitty?
2. What is discovered about Wickham’s character and actions from the people of Meryton/tradesmen?
3. Why are the two men having a problem locating Wickham?
4. What does Mr. Collins say in his letter to the Bennets?
5. Wickham is also trying to hidden from some other people—who are they and why do they want to find him?
6. Describe Mr. Bennet’s conversation with Elizabeth.
7. How has Mr. Bennet changed his attitude towards his daughters as shown in his conversation with Kitty?
Lydia's Letter----We will answer this today in class (so no homework) --20 pts.
Look at Lydia's letter to her friend Mrs. Forster on p. 247-248:
*What does this letter tell you about Lydia's character?
Give a textual example to support your answer.
*What can you predict will happen with her later on based on what you know about her character? Will she realize what she has done to the family? Will she apologize for the harm she's caused?Will she see the error of her ways? Explain your answer.
Give a textual example to support your answer.
*What does this letter tell you about Lydia's character?
Give a textual example to support your answer.
*What can you predict will happen with her later on based on what you know about her character? Will she realize what she has done to the family? Will she apologize for the harm she's caused?Will she see the error of her ways? Explain your answer.
Give a textual example to support your answer.
Monday, March 5, 2012
P and P Hw #9-- 15 pts
In today's reading, Lydia brings disgrace to her family by running off with Wickham.
*In your opinion, do people still put a heavy emphasis on one's reputation?
*Can someone's reputation still be destroyed by something like this, or have people loosened up when it comes to a woman's "honor"?
*Once your reputation is destroyed, either by truth or lies--can you ever get it back?
*In your opinion, do people still put a heavy emphasis on one's reputation?
*Can someone's reputation still be destroyed by something like this, or have people loosened up when it comes to a woman's "honor"?
*Once your reputation is destroyed, either by truth or lies--can you ever get it back?
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