One note, in discussing the complicated British class system of the day, refers to a table constructed by one Patrick Colquhoun in his A Treatise on the Wealth, Power and Resources of the British Empire, in Every Quarter of the World (2nd ed. Without that, it may really seem much more superficial and less well constructed than with the extra knowledge that enables one to enjoy it in full fan mode. Throughout the novel, Austen explores the negative consequences of making assumptions and hasty judgements based on limited information. It doesn’t matter who it is with as long as it is real; hence, Austen becomes a critique of society and its customs that prevent these relationships from being realised.

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Once you're keyed into the contextual life of women, you have to feel for the plight of the Bennet sisters, and laugh at the crudity of their mother and Mr. This school year, Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) has made some modifications to the structure of the school administration compared to last year. It’s been over two centuries since Pride and Prejudice were published – and it still remains not only one of the most widely prescribed novels of academic curriculums but also one of the reader’s favorites. While the fate of the Bennet Sisters being married into wealth seems amusing, the novel also talks about the fate of Elizabeth’s friend Charlotte whose position is not so great in the societal hierarchy.A brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, Persuasion is, above all, a love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities. When creating the characters for “Pride and Prejudice,” I drew inspiration from the people and society around me. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes.

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Women’s rights: the legal and social freedoms and entitlements that women enjoy, often associated with gender equality and feminism. In an era of “love-at-first-sight” and risqué romance reality shows, “ Pride and Prejudice” offers a refreshing perspective of the trials and tribulations that go with true love.This one has made it onto my list of All Time Favorite novels and is truly one of the classics that lives up to its billing. Each character in “Pride and Prejudice” serves a purpose in the story, shedding light on different aspects of human nature and the social expectations of the time.