Quote Analysis Book 2 Chapters 6-10

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

15 February 2011

Chapters 6-10 book 2 Pride and Prejudice

     

“What he told me was merely this: that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage, but without mentioning names or any other particulars” (Austen 158).

            Elizabeth constantly searches for information that will confirm her beliefs, which is also known as confirmation bias. When Mr. Darcy says that he saved a friend from an imprudent marriage, Elizabeth automatically assumes that Mr. Darcy is talking about Mr. Bingley and Jane. What Elizabeth is unaware of is that Mr. Darcy could actually be talking about a different woman that was part of Mr. Bingely’s past. This makes Elizabeth “willfully misunderstanding” because after hearing Mr. Darcy says this she views him as the agent to Jane’s unhappiness. Elizabeth believes that Mr. Darcy purposely changed Mr. Bingley’s mind about Jane so that he would no longer desire to marry her.

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis chapters 17-20

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 February 2011

Quote Analysis Chapters 17 to 20

            “ I pity you, Miss Eliza, for this discovery of your favourite’s guilt; but really considering his descent, one could not expect much better” (Austen 83).

            Miss Bingley is once again trying to interfere with the relationship of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. From the quote the reader is aware that Miss Bingley is a manipulating character. She purposely mentions Mr. Wickham in front of Mr. Darcy and suggests that he would be a good match for her. Miss Bingley is aware that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth share a connection for each other, but her jealousy causes her to interfere with their relationship. She constantly finds way to make Elizabeth look like she has an unruly disposition. In reality Miss Bingley is only making herself look desperate when she talks as if she is more superior to Elizabeth. When Miss Bingely recommends that Mr. Wickham would be a perfect choice for her she is really implying that Mr. Darcy is too good for her.

Quote Analysis Pride And Prejudice chapters 7-9

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

2 February 2011

Quote Analysis Chapters 7-10

            “ I have an excessive regard for Jane Bennet, she is really a very sweet girl, I wish with all my heart she were well settled. But with such a father and mother, and such low connections, I am afraid there is no chance of it” (Austen 32).

            Austen represents the social hierarchy through the quote said by Mr. Hurst. Although Jane is a beautiful, well-mannered and cordial young lady she does not live up to the same standards as Mr. Bingley. Mr. Hurst even says that he is afraid that there is no chance for her. This signifies the social hierarchy because although the Bennet’s are considered part of the upper class the money that they make each year does not meet the principles of others living in the upper class. The lines of class are strictly drawn and the Bennet’s are seen as inferiors to the Bingley’s and Darcy’s and treated as such. Jane might meet all the requirements of a lady, but her class keeps her from having a chance with a man from the upper class.