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“Prejudice” Is Not So Predominant in Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” as One Might Think

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Regina Jeffers

Most who have read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” assume that Mr. Darcy is the l character and Elizabeth is the one displaying prejudice. However, from the examples below, you will see that is not completely true.  We encounter Austen’s … Continue reading →

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Discovering “Pride” in Pride and Prejudice

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Regina Jeffers

The word “pride” finds its origin before the year 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English prȳde(cognate with Old Norse prȳthi bravery, pomp),derivative of prūd. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, we generally think of the word meaning “a high or inordinate opinion of one’s … Continue reading →

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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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Pride 47, Prejudice 5

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

Pride 47, Prejudice 5 Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material … Continue reading →

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Pride 47 – Prejudice 5

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material for a future post. … Continue reading →

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Pride 47, Prejudice 5

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled First Impressions, which is a much better title when one considers how Jane Austen bombards her readers with the theme of “impressions”: first, flawed, and founded. However, that is material for a future post. What … Continue reading →

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