1. Read the first paragraph and think about what makes it ironic on the one hand and how Austen uses irony to introduce the main conflicts in the novel on the other hand.
2. Think about possible categorisation of the novel as a romantic comedy, a novel of education and as a novel of manners, and list examples from the text.
3. Find elements of sentimentalism, romanticism and realism in the novel
4. What does the title mean? Who is proud and who is prejudiced? Is there a way of extending these adjectives to other characters too?
5. List and examine the main characters in terms of their place in the social hierarchy: who is on top, who is in the middle, etc… Is there a way to cross class barriers? If yes, what is it?
6. Think about the moral standard applied to women as represented in the novel: are the same standards applied to men? If yes / no – why? What happens to a girl when she falls into disgrace? Who has the power to save her reputation, or: does anyone really has the power to save her reputation?
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