Volume One
Chapter 1
1. The first title Jane Austen chose for this work was First Impressions. What are your first impressions of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet? Compare and contrast them. Illustrate this with dialogue that gives insight into their characters.
2. What examples of humor can be found in the first chapter?
Chapters 2–3
1. How does Austen go against the grain of traditional romance stories of the period?
2. What is the biggest...
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