pride and prejudice

• Wow much I like him: 'Mrs Gardiner'
• Mrs Gardiner had seen Pemberly and known the late Mr Darcy's character very well
• Georgiana's delight in her acquaintance
• Georgiana had the highest opinion of Elizabeth
• Georgiana's manners were perfectly unassuming and gentle
• 'my feelings will not permit me to sit down quietly under such an insult as this is' - mrs bennet
• Mrs Gardiner: 'with the gardiners they were always on the most intimate terms'
• “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This famous opening line sets the tone for the novel's exploration of marriage and social class.
• How is pride defined in the context of Austen's works?

  - An excessive sense of self-worth - Arrogance or conceit - A high opinion of one's social status or accomplishments
• What are some examples of pride in Austen's works?

  1. Mr. Darcy's haughtiness due to his high social status and wealth 2. Lady Catherine de Bourgh's overbearing pride in her noble lineage 3. Mary Bennet's pride in her musical abilities and moral knowledge
• How does the quote relate to the theme of 'pride and prejudice' in the novel?

  It exemplifies both pride in social status and prejudice against those perceived as inferior.