Review of the book “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, written as part of the “My Favorite Book 2015” competition. Review author: Semenova Maria.

“I would have forgiven him his pride if he hadn’t hurt mine.”
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.

Every person has a book that sank into his soul and changed him. In my case, this is Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. I read it two months ago, and extraordinary feelings are still swirling inside me. This novel is philosophical for me. It contains many quotes, sayings, and actions that can change a person one hundred and eighty degrees.

The title of the novel already makes it clear that it will talk about pride, or rather the pride of two people. Almost all of Jane Austen's novels are based on the fact that the main characters fall in love with the wrong people, then for the next half of the novel they go against their fate and in the end their hearts find a way to be together, despite all the obstacles. This book talks about the above two people.

Elizabeth Bennet is a girl from a simple family who is stressed by the insignificance of her mother and sisters, whom she is ashamed of. She herself is open, very smart, fair, witty, cheerful and at the same time having moral principles, she draws conclusions about people from the first acquaintances and meetings.

Mr. Darcy is an aristocrat, has a sister, whom he loves very much and does everything for her. His nature contains intelligence, good manners, as well as pride and arrogance. But in reality he is noble and helps people who really need help.

Jane Austen treats every character with respect, fairness and reverence.

The main idea is that love is so strong that it can change even a person like Mr. Darcy. But not only this main thought, there is also a sentence uttered by Jane: “Anything but a marriage without love”. Despite the fact that the mother wanted to marry them to young people who have a lot of money, the daughters wanted to marry for love.

This novel is relevant today, it is studied in British universities and schools. At the time of the creation of this masterpiece, this book was not considered necessary for publication, and therefore the novel lay on the shelf for fifteen years; after the publication of one of the books, “Pride and Prejudice” was still published.

The novel teaches that people are afraid to show their feelings because of their pride, fear of being abandoned, and also abandoned.

Every person should read this novel and experience all the feelings described in the book.

The review was written as part of the “My Favorite Book 2015” competition.
Review author: Semenova Maria.

Today's name Jane Austen is familiar, at least aurally, to the vast majority of people from developed countries. And associations that don’t keep you waiting suggest the phrase “women’s novels.” And although traditionally it is women who read more often and more, in Russian-speaking society, at least, a purely male, slightly arrogant, position has formed, classifying works of this subgenre as second-class literature. Although you will almost certainly hear about the frivolity of Pride and Prejudice from lazy people who will find a hundred excuses not to pick up any book. Personally, I always openly and with interest approach cult works of literature in order to compare the prevailing opinion and my own beliefs. Before moving on to analyzing what I read, I will make, as it seems to me, an important remark. In order not to get confused, you need to remember that in domestic publications you can find the following common translation options: “ Pride and Pride" And " Pride and Prejudice" In addition, the novel should not be confused with another work by the author of a similar nature, “Sense and Sensibility” (“Reason and Sensibility”) - in my university years, not having copies at that time, I confused it.

What does your expressive remark mean, madam? - he asked in surprise. - Do you consider the custom that, before dealing with a stranger, he must be introduced to you, to be absurd? Or do you not like the existing order of such presentation?

If we talk about the sensations that accompany reading Pride & Prejudice, then they can be compared with the reader’s slight abstraction from the outside world, outside the pages of the book. This comparison may seem strange to some, but it’s like getting acquainted with a fantastic work. Not in the sense that the story told turns to the boldly fictional - just with each decade Jane Austen's creative universe and the society that thrives in it become something expressively different, acquiring those very romantic notes, often alien to modern globalization and information dependence in which we are accustomed to living. The heroines of the novel live guided by concepts that are alien to most people who pick up the book. And although Bennet family experiences condescension from the wealthy aristocracy of the province, they are also noble people. Thus, during the hours that we spend with the characters in the novel, we touch life English aristocracy of the early 19th century its literary diversity. Moreover, the author did not have to look far for inspiration - she surrounded the fictional story of specific people with very real attributes that were well known to her.

If we say out loud the well-known rhetorical question: what can a book teach us, then “Pride and Pride” is one of the highest quality works, the history of which is based on such a concept as morality. A young girl can compromise herself for the rest of her life and become an object of contempt and ridicule if she goes on a horseback ride with an unfamiliar young man, or agrees to communicate with him in the house, without the presence of her parents. The gentleman is obliged to show attention and favor to the participants of the ball so that none of them is on the sidelines of attention that evening. A family that may lose the right to its property due to bureaucratic conventions does not consider intrigue, incitement and deceit. To some, such social chastity will seem unnecessary and alien, but we are simply so accustomed to liberalism, accustomed to turning a blind eye to immorality and depravity, that a defensive reaction of our own convictions can work. I'm not talking about biblical sins and superstitions of the Bronze Age, but about self-esteem.

When she reached the place where the shortcomings of her relatives were harshly and at the same time deservedly condemned, the feeling of shame she experienced became even more acute. She understood too well the justice of the reproaches expressed in the letter to try to refute them.

The storyline concerns the well-being of the Bennet family living in Hertfordshire, which gives the kindly told story a deceptive sense of the reality of what happened. In a house where five young girls live, naturally, the main headache of the mother and, to a lesser extent, the father is the arrangement of their future life. The novel gave us several fascinating images and Elizabeth Bennett is considered an example of a strong female character in world literature. She is truly a rebel, without excesses rejecting pressure on herself from the outside, including denying public censure. We will spend most of the work in her campaign, although the scale of events covers other sisters and people involved in their fate. For example, Jane's older sister simply evokes attacks of sympathy and empathy, as an incredibly bright and open, vulnerable image. Acts as one of the facets of the eternal rivalry between good and evil.

The main male character, who became the title character, also deserves a special mention. In the case of Mr Darcy, as the hero of the novel Pride and Prejudice, his fame, as they say, precedes him. The young man shows prudence and composure of mind, which is not characteristic of his environment. Throughout the entire part of the work where Darcy is present, his actions and behavior, in sharp contrast even with his best friend, Charles Bingley, evoke a mixture of emotions - from censure to admiration. The small volume of Austen’s book ensures a certain richness of what is happening, and here I frankly don’t want to skip any individual parts.

As in other novels, the life of the province is the focus here. Austen narrows the circle of characters, while paying closer attention to the problem of character formation under the influence of circumstances. Visits, balls, walks, and travel are the main activities of the characters. The writer attaches particular importance to the importance of class and property interests. Attention to a person from others is associated not with his intelligence, appearance, but with news of 10 thousand annual income (Darcy) or a message about a house in London, four horses and 5 thousand annual income (Bingley). Family calculations, very detailed, are in this novel, as in all others. The Bingley sisters treat Jane and Elizabeth with contempt because of their low birth. The characters' characters are multifaceted. But sometimes Austen uses satirical generalizations and sharpens the dominant character trait. Mrs. Bennet has a manic passion - to settle her daughters. It robs her of common sense. Even Lydia’s marriage delights her. At the same time, she does not think about the circumstances of the marriage, nor about the moral qualities of her undertaking.

For Austen, the narrow world of her novels is a miniature image of English society. Osten believes that the well-being of others depends on each individual; a person is responsible in his behavior to other people. Therefore, the writer attaches great importance to the problem of observing generally accepted moral and ethical standards. It is no coincidence that Darcy admits to Elizabeth that her words that he did not behave “as a noble man should” hurt him and forced him to change his behavior. Having learned about Lydia's escape with Wickham, Darcy considers himself to blame for what happened, since “false pride” prevented him from exposing Wickham in a timely manner. The meaning of the name is connected with the images of Ch. images of Lizzie and Darcy. They are the ones who are at the mercy of pride and prejudice towards each other. Both heroes rise above their environment. They are smart, educated, insightful. Elizabeth is aware of the shortcomings of her mother and younger sisters. But her pride is hurt by Darcy's arrogance towards her and her family. Darcy feels superior to those around him. His love for Elizabeth makes his pride suffer. The images of the main characters are determined by the author's ideal of personality. The writer does not accept either a complete rejection of common sense, as is typical of Lydia, or dry rationalism, as is characteristic of Mary Bennet. According to Austen, feeling and reason must be in harmony. And pride and prejudice are a deviation from a reasonable norm. Darcy does not behave correctly in Jane's relationship; it seems to him that she is indifferent to Bingley. Under the influence of circumstances, the heroes undergo a complex evolution. An important role in this is played by the unseemly act of Wickham, who seduced Lydia. Awareness of their own delusions leads the heroes to mutual understanding and love. The novel ends with weddings. This is traditionally a happy ending; for Austen, marriage is a definite conclusion. Osten attaches particular importance to the problems of education. She believes that a person can change under the influence of environment and circumstances. This is what happens to Darcy.

Vivid features of D. Osten's artistic style

1. Laconism and restraint. There are no detailed descriptions, detailed characteristics, landscape sketches are rare. The appearance of the characters can be judged only on the basis of the comments of others.

2. The events of the novel are presented through Elizabeth's perceptions or become news from letters and dialogues. The technique of indirect speech helps to reveal Elizabeth’s inner world.

3. The writer reveals the essence of the characters of the Bennett spouses, the features of their relationship. at the same time it creates an English atmosphere. Provinces. In a conversation with her husband, Mrs. Bennet's limitations are revealed. Her speech is straightforward and frank. From Mr. Bennet's remarks one can see a condescending and dismissive attitude towards his wife. The presence of the author is manifested only in the remarks interspersed with the speech of the characters, in brief remarks at the beginning and end of the chapter. But even in them, Austen hides behind generally accepted judgments. The author's voice is heard in this phrase: “No matter how little the intentions and views of such a person are known after he has settled in a new place, this truth so firmly takes hold of the minds of families living nearby that they immediately begin to look at him as the rightful prey of that or another neighbor's daughter."

22. “The Secret of the Bronte Family” “Jane Eyre”

The creative fate of the Bronte sisters, their tragically colored short lives, and their pronounced talent still excite the minds of readers and critics. The central theme of their work has always been the individual in the process of self-discovery. In spiritual and intellectual terms, the strongest was the influence of his father, Patrick Bronte, who outlived all his children (there were 6 of them - Mary and Elizabeth died of consumption); all children died early at 30 or in the 30th year of life. The father was a priest. Their house was in the cemetery, in the winds. Patrick was educated, but he was withdrawn and stern. Mother died of tuberculosis. Charlotte did not live to see 40.) According to tradition, the whole family gathered at the family table, where events of modern political, literary and cultural life were discussed in the presence of children. Newspapers and magazines were subscribed annually. The children became familiar with poetry and were very proud of the modest collections that their father published. The drawing lessons were given by a professional artist, and the surviving works testify to the talent of especially Patrick Jr. The influence on the sisters was - 1. The Bible.2. Shakespeare's dramaturgy, 3. Arabian tales, novels by W. Scott In the preface to her first novel “The Teacher,” Charlotte strongly emphasized that it was dedicated to real life. The book was written largely on autobiagrophic material and it reflected the creative manners of the writer, the characters belonging to to a certain social stratum, theme motives.

The novel displays the features of romanticism, the influence of which is reflected not only in the writer’s interest in fatal human passions, but also in the language, its characteristic romantic imagery, in the landscape that invariably accompanies the events and experiences of the characters.

Jane Eyre" is a socio-psychological novel of education. Consistently revealing the spiritual evolution of the heroine, telling about the formation of Jane's integral, proud and strong character. The novel is often called autobiographical, although the persons and events depicted in it are not directly related to the life of the author. The life story of Jane Eyre is a work of fiction, but the world of her inner experiences is certainly close to Charles Brontë. "Jane Eyre" is built according to the compositional laws of the "novel of education." Everything that happens to Jane Eyre” are episodes in the life evolution of the heroine, who comes through struggle, suffering and difficulties to comprehend duty, and from this comprehension to happiness. The first stage of Jane's everyday upbringing is her stay in the house of her aunt Miss Reed - a rich aristocrat obsessed with aristocratic traditions, but above all else loving money. The first stage of Jane's upbringing ends with the heroine's placement in Lockwood - a boarding house for orphans of poor priests. This episode also ends with a riot: Jane leaves the prison school and finds a position as a governess. From the moment Jane arrives at Rochester's castle, the third episode of the novel begins - and the main one for the author - Thornfield's. The gloomy image of Rochester's crazy wife and the mysterious incidents in his castle are reminiscent of the Gothic novels of the 18th century, which the Bronte sisters read. In the work of Charles Bronte, a special mobility of the ideological and aesthetic line between romanticism and realism was revealed. This feature was also manifested in the artistic and stylistic means that she used in portrait images of her characters. The specificity of a verbal portrait, like a portrait in painting, is determined, first of all, by a direct appeal to the individuality of a certain person. Reliability, or as they say, portrait resemblance, is an integral part of the genre.

genre "Jane Eyre", combines the features of an autobiographical and socio-psychological novel. Both realistic and romantic principles of writing are combined here. Everything connected in the novel with the depiction of the birth and development of Jane’s feelings for Rochester, as well as the collapse of hopes for the union of the heroine with her beloved, has great emotional potential and was carried out by the author under the obvious influence of the romantic poems of Byron and the “Gothic” novel. Jane’s feelings for Rochester pass through terrible trials, but gets a happy ending. Hence the replacement of the existing with the desired in the finale, and this should have pushed Brontë to turn to romantic models. She could not write the story of Jane's love for Rochester, especially Rochester's love for Jane, without betraying the realistic method and realistic writing techniques. The second theme was created by the realist Bronte, who admired Thackeray as a master of realism and sought to imitate him. Real people of England in the mid-nineteenth century and characters typical of various strata of society. It is impossible to separate the romantic from the realistic in “Jane Eyre”: the book is perceived in its artistic unity, and in this unity its strength. But it is very important to understand the formation of a bizarre fusion of two pathos, two very different trends in the book. Most of the novel fits almost entirely into the picture of a romantic novel, partly even “Gothic”. Its allegorical accompaniment is also romantic: Jane’s dreams, a tree broken by lightning, and the like. Thus, we can say that in the work of Charles Bronte a special mobility of the ideological and aesthetic line between romanticism and realism was revealed. This feature was also manifested in the artistic and stylistic means that she used in portrait images of her characters.

Jane Austen's most famous novel is Pride and Prejudice. The basis of the plot of the work is English provincial society and the role of women in it. Artistic analysis allows you to understand the depth of this topic, but a brief summary should also be presented. “Pride and Prejudice” is one of the first works that belong to the genre of women's novels. But thanks to the author’s talent, it entered the collection of world literary masterpieces.

About the author

Jane Austen is an English writer whose years of creativity occurred at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. The peculiarity of this period is the transition from the Enlightenment to realism and romanticism. The writer’s works still arouse the interest of both researchers and readers today. which were the theme of her work, are relevant at all times. In Russian literature, one of the most tragic female images is the homeless woman. Jane Austen took a more optimistic approach to this topic in her novel Pride and Prejudice.

It was not easy for girls from poor families at the end of the nineteenth century. And it was extremely difficult for parents. Marrying a daughter to a wealthy and decent man without a dowry was an almost impossible task for the father of a provincial family. And if he has five daughters, then there’s nothing to talk about.

A similar situation arose in Mr. Bennet's family. His wife had neither intelligence, nor education, nor origin. However, she had a high opinion of herself. Of course, it was impossible to find spiritual support in her.

The daughters did not inspire hope either. At least three of them. The elders - Jane and Elizabeth - inherited their intelligence and spiritual qualities from their father. The novel “Pride and Prejudice” tells about the twists and turns in the fate of the members of the Bennet family. A chapter-by-chapter summary is the best way to present the plot of this work and make a detailed analysis of the main characters.

Trouble in Mr Bennet's family

One day, in the small town of Meryton, a rumor spread about the arrival of a young, rich and, most importantly, unmarried man. His name was Bingley. He did not arrive alone, but in the company of Mr. Darcy - a man with the same positive qualities, that is, prosperity and the absence of a wife. There is no need to explain what this news meant in a respected but poor house, where five girls of marriageable age lived. However, the Bennet sisters reacted differently to her. As already mentioned, the elders had intelligence and prudence, which the rest of the representatives of this large family could not boast of.

The novel's problems are related to the clash of human vices that are present in the title. Pride and prejudice reigned in the Bennet house, as well as in the whole town. A brief summary of this work cannot be presented without characterizing its main character, the owner of one of these vices. However, in this case it was rather an advantage.

Elizabeth's image

The character of this girl combines such contradictory traits as tenderness and stubbornness, steadfastness and mercy. She is very attached to her father and cherishes every minute spent with him. A special relationship developed between her and her older sister. They always treated each other with deep tenderness, but when Jane falls ill, Elizabeth walks several kilometers to visit her beloved sister. This is the main character of the novel Pride and Prejudice. The summary of subsequent chapters reveals her character in more detail using the example of her complex relationship with Mr. Darcy.

Love and hate

Already at the first party, where the Bennett sisters met the arriving young people, an intrigue ensues. Mr. Beagley and Jane begin to feel sympathy for each other from the first minutes. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is controversial. Each of their dialogues is a verbal duel. Everything looks decorous and polite, but still these people experience mutual hostility. Or falling in love... These heroes of Jane Austen's novel possess stubbornness and independence of judgment.

“Pride and Prejudice,” a summary of which is presented below, translated by Anastasia Gryzunova, according to some literary scholars, most adequately conveys the caustic and ironic style of the author. To be convinced of this, it is better to re-read several versions of the novel, of course, in full exposition. However, we digress a little. Analysis of the work cannot do without a description of the main character. We will turn to him now.

Characteristics of Mr. Darcy

He is cold and has a certain insight. Mr. Darcy is significantly different from all those young people whom the Bennet sisters had previously met. But he makes a rather unpleasant impression on them. The reason is this man's extreme arrogance. Later it turns out that behind the mask of coldness and contempt for others lies a sensitive and kind soul. But this will become known only in the final chapters of Jane Austen’s novel (“Pride and Prejudice”). A summary of Darcy's first meetings with Elizabeth is a clash between two extremely similar people. Almost from the first days of their friends' arrival in the provincial town, they have been in love with each other, but do not want to admit it even to themselves. They are hindered by pride and prejudice.

And an analysis of a popular novel by an English writer gives an idea of ​​the mores and prejudices that prevailed at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Mr. Darcy is in love with Elizabeth, but tries to suppress this feeling in himself, because marriage with her would become a misalliance. The girl’s family is much poorer than all the representatives of the aristocratic family to which this young man belongs.

Mr Collins

As expected in any story about a dowry, an unwanted groom appears on the scene. This storyline was first used by D. Austin.

“Pride and Prejudice,” the summary of which gives the impression of a work with a rather unoriginal plot, is nevertheless a novel created in a completely new genre. This is the innovation of the English writer.

Mr. Collins is not a man of aristocratic origin, but he is extremely purposeful. Moreover, he is a careerist. He gains the trust of Lady de Ber, which has a positive effect on his fate. And, having achieved significant heights in his mind, Collins decides to bless Elizabeth with a marriage proposal. Needless to say, this self-confident man of small intelligence is refused?

Miss Bennet is Darcy's future wife, although at the time of meeting Collins she does not even know it. This is the premise of Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. The summary of the work should not be burdened with a description of complex explanations between the failed groom and the proud Elizabeth. It would be more correct to return to the image of her chosen one, who in the second part of the novel acquires new unexpected features.

Another Darcy

Traveling with her relatives, Elizabeth visits a beautiful castle, the owner of which, according to the stories of local residents, is a certain young gentleman. This person turns out to be none other than Darcy. In the chapter that describes these events, he appears to Elizabeth in a different light. There is neither arrogance nor a contemptuous cold look that irritated the girl so much.

It should be said that this unexpected meeting was preceded by equally important events. Darcy once confessed his feelings to Miss Bennet, but did so in such an arrogant manner that he only strengthened the unpleasant impression of himself. When proposing to the girl, he noticed that this step would be almost disastrous for his social position. And later his reputation in the eyes of Miss Bennet was completely ruined by Mr. Wickham's false story. Elizabeth later learned the truth and for a long time reproached herself for being unfair to Darcy. And his new image, in which he appeared in the castle, turned out to be just right. From that moment on, Elizabeth no longer resisted her feeling.

Our article is a condensed retelling of the plot of the novel “Pride and Prejudice”. The summary does not include descriptions of some minor, but still important images. And most importantly, it cannot in any way convey the unique English humor that is characteristic of the famous writer of the nineteenth century.

This article will talk about the famous writer and her equally famous book. For those who do not remember or do not know the plot of the imperishable novel, a brief summary is given. "Pride and Prejudice" is a story about the mores of English society in the 19th century. It would seem that what in it could arouse interest among modern readers? However, Pride and Prejudice is a novel that has gone through countless editions. Several films and TV series have been shot based on it. Austen's novel has been read for two centuries not only in England, but also in other countries.

About the author

Not much is known about the personality and appearance of the writer. Only a portrait of Austen, painted by one of her relatives, has survived. According to some reports, she loved entertainment, but was a very sensible lady who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice.”

The book, reviews of which were mostly laudatory both from contemporaries and from readers of today, that is, two hundred years after publication, was rejected several times by publishers. Austen began writing the novel at the age of twenty. The publishers did not like the manuscript. Jane did not change either the plot or the main images. She shelved work on the novel and only remembered about it sixteen years later. By that time, Austen had gained considerable experience as a writer and was able to edit the work properly.

The final version of the novel “Pride and Prejudice” was written by the hand of an accomplished author of realistic prose. The book, reviews of which were initially negative from publishers, was published after careful revision. Although it is possible, the whole point is that the publishing world has changed over an impressive period of time. What was of no interest in 1798 became relevant in the second decade of the 19th century.

Style and issues

Jane Austen created her works in the genre of the novel of manners, the founder of which is considered to be Samuel Richardson. Austen's book is filled with irony and deep psychologism. The fate of the writer is similar to the fate of the heroine of the novel “Pride and Prejudice”. The plot of the work directly concerns the morals and prejudices that reigned in English society at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries.

A girl from a poor family could hardly hope for personal happiness. Jane Austen, unlike her heroine, never got married. In her youth, she had an affair with a young man whose family was also experiencing financial difficulties. They broke up. When Austen turned thirty, she ostentatiously put on a cap, thereby declaring herself an old maid.

Plot

What can you say in a summary? “Pride and Prejudice” is a story about girls from a decent English family who were not married for a long time, but were eventually led down the aisle. The Bennet sisters could have remained spinsters. After all, their family has five daughters, and this is a disaster for a poor English nobleman. Of course, no film, much less a retelling, can replace reading the novel Pride and Prejudice. Quotes from the book presented at the end of the article confirm that its author has subtle humor and keen observation.

Retelling plan

Pride and Prejudice is a novel that every educated person should read in its entirety. It is not for nothing that Austen’s work is included in the English educational program and in the course on the history of world literature, which future philologists take in all European countries. For those who do not claim to be an educated, well-read person, a brief summary is provided.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a book in two parts. Each of them has several chapters. You should make a small outline before writing a summary. Pride and Prejudice has a plot that can be broken down into parts and titled as follows:

1. News of Mr. Bingley's arrival.
2. Darcy and Elizabeth.
3. Mr Collins.
4. Darcy's confession.

News of Mr. Bingley's arrival

The life of a large, poor aristocratic family is at the center of the plot of the novel Pride and Prejudice. The main characters are the head of the family, Mr. Bennet, his nervous wife, who is not distinguished by wisdom and education, as well as their five daughters.

The Bennett sisters are girls of marriageable age. Each of them has a bright personality. The eldest, Jane, is a kind, selfless girl, according to generally accepted opinion, the most beautiful of the Bennet daughters. Elizabeth is inferior to her older sister in beauty, but not in prudence and intelligence. Lizzie is the main character. The story of this girl's love for the rich and arrogant Darcy is the main plotline of the novel. Bennet's other daughters are Mary, Catherine, Lydia.

It all begins with Mrs. Bennet learning the good news: the young, and most importantly, single Mr. Bingley, who has rented one of the richest local estates, arrives in the neighboring village.

Believing that this man must fall in love with one of his daughters, the woman pesters her husband with a demand to visit his potential son-in-law. Mr. Bingley reacts to his wife's entreaties not without sarcasm. However, the next day Bingley pays a visit and receives invitations to a party, to which he should appear together with his wife and daughters.

It is worth saying that the novel takes place in the provinces. The news of the arrival of a young aristocrat spreads with lightning speed.

Mr Darcy

Mrs. Bennet became even more excited, and subsequently disappointed, when she learned that Bingley had arrived not alone, but in the company of his friend, Mr. Darcy. This young man is also incredibly rich, coming from an old aristocratic family. But, unlike his friend, Darcy is arrogant, pompous, and narcissistic.

Bingley falls in love with Jane at first sight. Miss Bennet is also not indifferent to this young man. But only Lizzie knows about her feelings. Jane Bennet is a reserved, proud girl, which, however, does not prevent her from having an extremely kind heart. Bingley's relatives are alarmed by his affection for a girl from a dubious family. The sisters deceive him into leaving for London.

Darcy and Elizabeth

Bennett's eldest daughter will not see her lover for several months. Later it turns out that the whole thing is due to the machinations of the insidious Bingley sisters. But Elizabeth will be especially indignant at Darcy’s action. After all, it was he who made the effort to break off his friend’s relationship with Jane.

The relationship between Darcy and Lizzie cannot be called warm. They are both proud. But prejudices and prejudices, which Mr. Darcy is not without, seem to push Miss Bennet away from him. Elizabeth is significantly different from other unmarried girls. She is independent, educated, has a sharp mind and powers of observation. Deep down, she feels sympathy for Darcy. But his snobbery causes a storm of indignation in her. Their dialogue is a verbal duel, each of the participants trying to hurt the opponent as much as possible, without violating generally accepted norms of etiquette.

Mr Collins

One day, a relative appears at the Bennetts' house. His name is Collins. This is a very stupid, limited person. But he knows how to flatter perfectly, and therefore achieved a lot: he received a parish in the rich estate of a lady, who would later turn out to be a relative of Darcy. Collins, due to his stupidity, is also self-confident. The fact is that according to English law, after Bennett's death he must take possession of his estate. After all, he has no male heir.

Mr. Collins visits relatives for a reason. He decided to propose to Elizabeth. The time has come to get married, and he cannot find a better wife than Bennett’s daughter. She is educated, well-mannered. Besides, she will be grateful to him until the end of her days. The marriage of Lizzie and Collins will save the Bennet family from ruin and poverty. Imagine the surprise of this self-confident careerist when he receives a refusal! Elizabeth rejects Collins' proposal, but he soon finds a replacement for her. Charlotte, Lizzie's friend, accepts his proposal, being a practical and sensible girl.

Confessions of Darcy

This hero appears in the plot when Lizzie feels nothing but hostility towards Darcy. Wickham is a young, charming man. He wins over Elizabeth, and later tells a heartbreaking story in which he is a martyr and Darcy the villain. Miss Bennet willingly believes Wickham's stories.

Later, when Darcy suddenly proposes, Elizabeth rejects him. But the reason for this refusal is not only Wickham, who was allegedly offended by a wealthy aristocrat. It's all about pride. And in prejudice. Darcy admits that he is ready to agree to a misalliance. But he drops a phrase that causes indignation in Lizzie’s soul. “I am ready to become intimate with those who are much lower than me socially,” says Darcy and is immediately refused.

The next day, Elizabeth receives a letter. In it, Darcy talks about Wickham, telling the true story of their quarrel. It turns out that the man to whom Elizabeth was so disposed is a scoundrel. And the one she disliked was offended by her cruelly and unfairly.

A few days later, one of the younger Bennett sisters disappears along with a young officer. It turns out to be the same Wickham. The Bennett family is disgraced.

Denouement

Darcy suddenly appears in the eyes of the main character as a completely different person - kind, sincere. He saves the Bennet family from shame by forcing Wickham, almost by force, to marry the girl he dishonored. He then again asks Lizzie to become his wife, to which she happily agrees. Bingley, meanwhile, meets with Jane. Two weddings are scheduled for one day. This is the ending of the novel by one of the best writers of the nineteenth century.

Movies

The first film adaptation of the novel Pride and Prejudice was made in 1940. But the most successful is the film that came out much later.

In 1995, a six-episode film based on the novel by Jane Austen was released. The main roles were played by Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. In 2005, the film adaptation directed by Joe Wright premiered. Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen played in this film. The film based on the famous novel “Pride and Prejudice” won four Oscars.

Quotes from the book

Austen's work contains humor in a truly English style. Thanks to her sophisticated style of presentation and vivid dialogues, the works of this writer are popular all over the world. Here are a few quotes from Jane Austen's novel:

• “A woman who is the mother of five grown daughters has so little beauty left that she has to not think about it at all.”
• “If a woman hides her feelings for her boyfriend, she risks losing him.”
• “When someone tries to intimidate me, I become more defiant.”
• "You are too generous to play with my heart."