Dec 21, 2009

Pride and Prejudice | Topics for Discussion

1. Reread the first two sentences of chapter 1. Does the novel demonstrate those sentences to be true? Why do families vigorously compete for single men such as Charles Bingley?

2. Discuss Bingley's character. He is rich, friendly, and sociable, but he deserts Jane rather easily. How do you judge his treatment of her? Why doesn't he more vigorously resist his sisters' efforts to separate him from Jane?

3. Look back at the dance scenes in chapters 3 and 5. How do the townspeople change in their opinion of Darcy? What do these scenes show you about the way people make...