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How “Intimacy” Exacerbates Elizabeth Bennet’s “Lack” of Judgment

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

We have all been in the situation where our judgment is clouded by the “intimacy” we experience with another. How often do we read of the female attempting to tame the bad boy? How often have you had a friend … Continue reading →

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The Brilliance of an “Unequal” Marriage as a Plot Point in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen presents the reader  with three very eligible bachelors: the sharp-tongued, prideful Darcy, the amiable and handsome Bingley, and the smooth-talking military officer of Wickham. Analysis of these characters is plentiful, but I hope to open … Continue reading →

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