Pride and Prejudice

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English File #1: Pride and Prejudice

What do you think about marriage?

“It is a truth universally that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” —Pride and Prejudice

Today

1. What can we learn from Jane Austen?

3. English File #1: Culture and Literature Companion Exercises

After this lesson you...

* will know more about Jane Austen's classic 'Pride & Prejudice'

* described what the words PRIDE and PREJUDICE refer to in this novel. 

* Finish your first English File for a grade. 

Early 19th Century Novel

Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)

• Most important novelist of early 19th century
  
• "Mother of the romance novel"
  
• Elegant + witty studies of young women
  
• Focusing on love and common sense

Most important novels:

• Sense and Sensibilty / Emma /  Persuasion 
  
• Pride and Prejudice
  

Choose a picture that represents the word PRIDE best!

Pride

1. consciousness of one's own dignity.

2. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

What do you think prejudice means? 

Take a look at the next slides and try to guess the meaning.

What does prejudice mean based on the previous pictures?

1. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience: judgemental
2. receptive to arguments or ideas: open-minded
3. not having the mind or feelings engaged: uninterested
4. disapproving of or refusing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own: intolerant

In Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice the snobbish Caroline Bingley lists the skills required by any young lady who considers herself accomplished:

A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages … ; and besides all this, she must possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice, her address and expressions … Pride and Prejudice (ch. 8)

New Headway: Culture and Literature Companion (20 minutes)

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Do the exercises 1, 2, 3, 4, "What do you think?" box

When answering questions of exercise 4, make sure you write 3 to 5 lines. 

Write in 100 words words words: 

How love, class and reputation matters in modern times when choosing a partner to marry. Describe what matters more when choosing a partner and explain why.