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"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Main Characters :!:
Elizabeth Bennet - smart,independent;the novel's heroine who learns to overcome prejudice
Fitzwilliam Darcy - wealthy,proud,but honorable;he learns humility and falls in love with Elithabeth.
Lydia Bennet – Youngest; flirtatious, impulsive
Mr. Bennet – Sarcastic, passive father
Kitty Bennet – Immature, follows Lydia
Mrs. Bennet – Foolish, marriage-obsessed mother
Mary Bennet – Middle sister; bookish, moralizing
Georgiana Darcy – Shy, kind sister
Jane Bennet - eldest sister; kind, gentle, beautiful
Lady Catherine de Bourgh – Darcy’s aunt; arrogant, controlling
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Key Quotes :!:
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
– Opening line, ironic commentary on marriage.
“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
– Mr. Darcy’s first (awkward) proposal.
“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”
– Elizabeth about Darcy’s insult at the ball.
My opinion :!:
I really enjoyed Pride and Prejudice because of its strong characters and sharp wit. Elizabeth is a powerful female character who stands up for herself, and the way she and Darcy grow and change is inspiring. The novel also teaches valuable lessons about looking beyond appearances.
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