Pride

• What is a key theme in the novel Pride and Prejudice?


  Pride
• How is pride depicted in the characters' attitudes in Pride and Prejudice?

  It is a constant presence affecting their treatment of each other
• Which character primarily shows pride in Pride and Prejudice?

  Darcy
• How does Darcy's pride affect his view of others?

  He looks down on anyone not in his class
• What does Darcy's pride cause him to struggle with during his proposal to Elizabeth?

  His feelings for her
• Why does Darcy feel ashamed during his proposal to Elizabeth?

  Because of the Bennet family's lower connections
• What does Jane Austen illustrate through Darcy's character regarding pride?

  Pride can damage even love
• How does Elizabeth's pride manifest in her character?

  She refuses to change her opinion despite evidence
• How do Darcy and Elizabeth overcome their pride?

  By helping each other see their failings
• What does Darcy discard as he overcomes his pride?

  His snobbery
• What lesson does Elizabeth learn regarding her judgments?

  Not to rely too much on her own judgments