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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", 2008.
This paper analyzes the themes of pride, prejudice and marriage in Jane Austen's Victorian novel "Pride and Prejudice".
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the premise of pride and prejudice in relation to the characters of Elizabeth and Darcy in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". The author points out that the public behaviors of Darcy's pride makes him appear to be an arrogant and self-serving young man. The paper relates that his behaviors are not driven by mere vanity but by a true desire to associate with only the most moral and noble of persons. The author underscores that Elizabeth holds a prejudice against Darcy's public image and must invariably undergo an evolutionary change to realize Darcy's private moral and upstanding convictions. The paper concludes that, when Elizabeth realizes that Darcy is prideful, gruff and impersonal to people who are immoral and vice-prone, she understands that this is a form of pride upon which to form a marriage.
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"When Elizabeth hears of this private side of Darcy's personality, she is astonished to realize that he does not behave proudly out of mere arrogance, but out of his own conviction for just actions and moral fortitude. This also forces Elizabeth to reconsider her rejection of Darcy first marriage proposal, but the issue of pride in Darcy's attitudes is not founded on vanity; which also provides more evidence for Elizabeth to consider accepting Darcy if he should propose marriage to her again."
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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", 2008.
Explores the themes of pride and love in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
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This paper explains that Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" is structured around aspects of pride versus prejudice. The author points out that most of the characters depict these traits in their behaviors and their personalities as seen in proud Darcy and prejudiced Elizabeth. The paper concludes that this book is really about love because, in the end, the reigning aspect of love is able to ultimately dominate and dissolve any form of pride or prejudice previously existing in Austen's characters.
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"The initial meeting of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy at the Meryton Ball overall establishes this theme of pride versus prejudice in the novel. Mr. Bingley, having already been interested in Jane Bennet, suggests to Mr. Darcy that he ask Lizzie to dance. Mr. Darcy's initial reaction to Bingley's offer reflects his opinion of the lower class of society, and his assurance that he is well above and beyond socially inferior women such as Lizzie."
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Pride and Prejudice, 2002.
Evidence of pride and prejudice in Elizabeth and Darcy in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This undergraduate level novel is an examination of the literal examples of pride and prejudice in Jane Austen's novel of the same name. It looks at the two primary characters of Elizabeth and Darcy. It observes that their relationship is tragically damaged by their inability to place passion and love above their need to be accepted within their society.
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Saudi Pride, 2001.
An opinion essay on Saudi citizens' pride in their country compared to American citizens pride in their country.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses that even though Westerners consider Saudi Arabia to be a backwards and uncivilized country, the writer claims that their national pride is just as strong as Americans. It shows that the citizens will do just as much to protect their country and heritage as any one else.
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"There are many different beliefs, ideas, and customs that come from different people in the world. And, people from different countries such as Israel, Japan, and Saudi Arabia feel the same way about their countries as Americans feel about America. They honor the traditions, believe in their country as a whole, and fight anyone who wants to attack it. And, they will also obey the old and new customs of their land. So, when they have visitors they expect them to respect their old fashion customs when entering the country. "
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?Pride and Prejudice?, 2002.
Examines the issues of pride vs. prejudice in Jane Austen's novel.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" is structured around the theme of pride vs. prejudice, with characters showing aspects of each of these traits in their behavior and in their personalities. The paper examines how both major and minor characters reflect issues of pride and instances of prejudice as common characteristics that shape their actions, usually without their being at all aware of it. The paper shows how the terms "pride" and "prejudice" contrast, particularly as essential characteristics of Darcy (the proud) and Elizabeth (the prejudiced) as they learn to overcome their natural inclinations sufficiently to come together. The paper demonstrates how Austen does not simply present these characters as representatives of these character traits as would be found in an allegory. What Austen shows is that the society of the time is so guided by issues of pride and prejudice that real human connections are rare and to be prized.
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"Elizabeth Bennett is the intelligent heroine of this novel, but she is as guilty of self-absorption as any of the other characters in the novel, including Darcy. She has superior intelligence, and while she believes this places her above the error of prejudice, it does not. She has good reasons for rejecting Darcy at their first meeting. First, she is reacting to the actions of Mr. Wickham. Second, she refuses because Mr. Darcy separated Jane and Bingley. Third, although she is flattered by Darcy's proposal, she refuses because as he proposes, he allows his pride to come to the fore and so tells her that it would be degrading to be connected with her family. Here is where pride and prejudice clash directly, for Elizabeth is influenced here by her prejudice, which prevents her from understanding the nature of Darcy's pride. Her prejudice only begins to crumble when he writes an earnest letter to her and confesses that he did interfere between Jane and Bingley. He also reiterates to her his belief that Wickham is a bad character, and by now she agrees. Her prejudice then begins to disintegrate. Darcy is no longer too proud to see Elizabeth as a good catch, and she is no longer too prejudiced to understand his feelings."
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Pride - A Common Literary Theme, 2005.
A review of "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov and "The Stone Angel" by Margaret Laurence, with the common theme of pride.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper considers the theme of pride in two literary works, the play "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov and the novel "The Stone Angel" by Margaret Laurence. Noting that theme of pride is common in literature, with pride being one of the seven deadly sins in the Christian conception and an example of a fatal flaw in the Greek view in classical literature. This paper then reviews how that theme of pride is seen in these two works in terms of the past, and the actions of individual characters.
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"The theme of pride is common in literature, with pride being one of the seven deadly sins in the Christian conception and an example of a fatal flaw in the Greek view in classical literature. This theme is treated differently by different authors and even in different types of literature. The theme is embodied in the play 'The Cherry Orchard' by Anton Chekhov in the way the characters are portrayed and in the attitudes they take toward their status in society, and it is treated by novelist Margaret Laurence in 'The Stone Angel' through her characters and the way they show pride to be both constructive and destructive..."
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Hockey and Canadian Civic Pride, 2008.
An examination of the way that Canadian civic pride and hockey are no longer interrelated.
2,509 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines the interrelated issues of civic pride and identity and the challenges of retaining big league sports teams in Canadian cities. The paper argues that the sources of civic pride are changing, such that hockey is no longer the chief or only source of a sense of civic pride and identity in Canadian cities. Moreover, the paper argues that this is a good thing, as hockey has become increasingly commercialized and public money should not end up in the private pockets of franchise holders.
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"Fortunately, as we have seen, civic identity and pride is no longer tied exclusively to hockey in Canada. People have grown up and moved on. This is a good thing, as hockey at the same time has morphed into a big-money sport that makes only a very few people richer - mainly just the franchise owners. It is untenable and unconscionable for people to be denied food, healthcare and housing, while taxpayers' money is poured into the pockets of already wealthy franchise owners. This will mean that more Canadian cities will see the departure of their teams to the big, wealthy cities of the USA's sunshine belt. It seems that Canadians will simply have to root their civic pride and identity in benefits for all, and learn to watch the games from afar. Fortunately, most of us have television!"
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Irony in "Pride and Prejudice", 2006.
A look at the theme of irony throughout Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
931 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how "Pride and Prejudice" is a social satire and irony is one of its most used devices. It looks at how the name itself signals the central irony, depicted in the story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth is spirited and intelligent and her presence is meant to be a contrast to the silliness Jane Austen is satirizing in the novel. It concludes that the ultimate irony in the novel is that she is the one who is guilty of pride and prejudice.
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"There are smaller examples of irony in the novel. Elizabeth and her sister Charlotte, a colorless and boring girl, both play the piano. But while Charlotte's playing is completely proper and correct, just as her behavior is, it is lacking in fire. Elizabeth, on the other hand plays with not so much perfection, but with such passion that her playing is captivating, drawing others to her while Charlotte's sends them away.
Another small irony is the relationship between Elizabeth and her mother, a silly woman who shares with her daughter a free and spontaneous personality."
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"Pride and Prejudice", 2002.
This paper examines Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice."
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This paper looks at whether or not the title "Pride and Prejudice," that the author, Jane Austen gave to her book, correctly reflects the themes detailed in the book. The author looks at all the characters, main and secondary, in order to evaluate their roles and connections to the theme of pride and prejudice.
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"The majority of the other characters in ?Pride and Prejudice? are guided and blinded by their pride and prejudice. Two prime examples are Sir Lucas, the Bennet?s neighbor and Mr. Collins, the Bennet?s cousin who will inherit Mr. Bennet?s fortune. Sir Lucas was too proud to work anymore like the rest of the people on earth. Austen describes this fact when she tells of Sir Lucas quitting his job and then removing ?...his family to a house about a mile from Meryton... where he could think with pleasure of his own importance, and unshackled by business, occupy himself solely in being civil to all the world.? The fact that Sir Lucas quit his job, where he could gain respect by performing a vital function in society, so that he could spend his time faking kindness to get respect shows how during that time appearances were everything."
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Pride as a Theme in Greek Literature, 2002.
An analysis of pride as a theme that is written about with great fervor in Greek literature, with specific reference to "Oedipus the King", "The Odyssey" and Aristotle's "Poetics."
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The following paper draws upon the similarity between "Oedipus the King," "The Odyssey" and Aristotle's "Poetics" in terms of how pride dictates the characters actions. However, there are differences in how the theme of pride is played out in each story. According to the author this is because the different styles in which these two works are written use different devices, aesthetic qualities and temporal movements to develop this theme.
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"Both Odysseus and Oedipus posses a multitude of traits, but pride is the most prevalent, as well as the most dictatorial, because it seems to be the touchstone for all the action, as well as the element that pushes both stories forward. Oedipus's pride is demonstrated in the beginning of the play where he states, "I, Oedipus, whose name is known afar."(25). This is reinforced by the priest's replies of, "Oedipus great and glorious,"(26) and, "O greatest of men."(26). Odysseus, on the other hand, allows his pride to get in the way when he yells out his true identity to Polyphemus. And by injuring Polyphemus, Odysseus incurred the wrath of Poseidon, Polyphemus' father (160-162). Yet, even though these are both instances of pride within the respective characters, they play out diiferently."
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"Pride and Prejudice", 2007.
An analysis of Jane Austen's presentation of stereotypes of women in her novel, "Pride and Prejudice."
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the novel "Pride and Prejudice," written by Jane Austen. The paper focuses on analyzing the social prejudice of the time, in terms of gender as well as class and status distinctions. It then discusses the concept of gender stereotypes as a part of the social norms and values of the society. The paper finally examines whether "Pride and Prejudice" reinforces or erodes sexist stereotypes of women.
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"In conclusion, there are two central aspects that have been emphasized in answer to the question, 'Does Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice reinforce or erode sexist stereotypes of women?' In the first instance Jane Austen explores and reveals the nature and extent of the prejudice against women in the society. Rather than endorsing female stereotypes she exposes them through characters like her mother. Secondly, through her main female characters like Elizabeth the author presents women who have strong views and opinions and who are independent and certainly cannot be described as stereotypical. On the other hand Austen is continually aware that characters like Elizabeth Bennet have to live in a certain social milieu and that she is bound to a certain extent by social stereotypes of the time. Therefore in the final analysis this argument leads to the view that Pride and Prejudice erodes and works against female stereotypes."
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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", 2002.
This paper reviews the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen especially her description of the life of a clergyman in Victorian society.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper author feels that "Pride and Prejudice" is Jane Austen's most important work because it is a social commentary on the rules, regulation and practices of her times. This paper describes portions of "Pride and Prejudice that portray negatively the life of the clergyman Williams Collins. The paper author states that Austen uses humor to help describe the way the stratified Victorian society perceived various occupations and institutions.
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"In other words, while the Church was significant, its clergies were not respected by the nineteenth century society. People would either ridicule them or shun them completely as it appears from this novel. William Collins is made fun in almost every scene in which he makes an appearance. Anthony Trollope has this to say about Austen?s art and her views on clergymen, ?Miss Austen was surely a great novelist. What she did, she did perfectly. Her work, as far as it goes, is faultless. She wrote of the times in which she lived, of the class of people with which she associated, and in the language, which was usual to her as an educated lady? "
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"Pride and Prejudice": A Mystery Novel, 1996.
An analysis of the element of mystery in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
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This paper reviews Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" with an emphasis on how the element of mystery in it serves to give depth and development to the characters. It examines how the related mysteries of "Pride and Prejudice" are the Wickham-Darcy relationship and the "mystery of character." It is no mystery from the beginning that Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy are fated to be together, the mystery is their feelings and motivations and their characters, as they evolve and are revealed throughout the novel. It shows how, like many a mystery novelist, Austen leaves ample clues from which the reader could discern that all is not what it seems, which seem obvious only on a second reading.
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"There are two central and intertwined mysteries in the novel: the traditional mystery of Wickham?s relationship to Darcy, and the more subtle mystery of Darcy?s (and Elizabeth?s) true character. The author?s treatment of the Wickham mystery is not that of the conventional mystery story, as a modern reader might understand it. The clues Austen gives are not material to the direct verification of one side?s or the other?s story, but to the respectability and trustworthiness of Wickham and Darcy. We are not given, for example, accounts of Wickham?s behavior in London while he is pretending to study law. It is only through an understanding of the two men?s characters that we discover the truth of their relationship."
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"Pride and Prejudice", 2002.
A comparison of Jane Austin's novel "Pride and Prejudice" with its 1940 film version.
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This paper compares and contrasts the 1940 film version of "Pride and Prejudice" with the 1813 novel by Jane Austen, and concludes that the novel was far superior to the film. It was compelling, witty, powerful, and entertaining, while the film was too short, lacked the proper wardrobe for the era "Pride and Prejudice" was set in, and had a generally weak script.
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"Pride and Prejudice", 2002.
An analysis of different critiques of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
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This paper discusses how since its publication in 1813, literary critics have praised Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". It reviews two of these critiques, one being Austin's narrow artistry in David Monaghan's essay, "Pride and Prejudice: Structure and Social Vision" which states that Austin's work is that of a well made structure which is meant to convey nothing more than the courtship ritual of Regency England. The other is the varying interpretation as represented in an introductory essay to the novel written by Tony Tanner for the Greenwich House Classics edition which admits that it is timeless and unlimited in its presentation of astute themes and truths that stand the test of time.
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"Pride and Prejudice, is certainly a book structured around a limited social vision as Monaghan demonstrates. Yet, as Tanner points out, this book is about something more timeless than the search for a profitable marriage partner in the early nineteenth century. It is about the search for self, a search that is not only timeless, but one that can take place in any setting small or great. Austen, through her ironical tone, can be interpreted as saying that no part of society is too small to reveal the whole. Thus, even though the novel "unmistakably reflects a certain kind of society at a certain historical moment," there is also "an element of timelessness" (Tanner 397). In offering a satiric study of a class-conscious society in 18th-century England, and centering on the romantic love story of Elizabeth and Darcy, this novel does exemplify the narrow range of Jane Austen's work."
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