Etiquette

Question 1

Describe the appropriate behaviour for a women

Answer 1

• Be calm, composed. Maintain a steady countenance
• No emotional outbursts or public scenes- would be embarrassing
• Lots of etiquette to follow
• Be ladylike, dignified, demure.
• Not allowed to have sex

Question 2

Describe Mrs Bennet’s & Lydia’s behaviour

Answer 2

• inappropriate behaviour. Don’t follow societal expectations
• Lydia has sex with Wickam- taboo, disgraceful

Question 3

Describe Elizabeth’s behaviour

Answer 3

• Elizabeth says what she thinks, is very honest. Shocks audience.
  ‘Do not consider me now as an elegant female, intending to play you, but as a rational creature, speaking the truth from her heart.’
• Elizabeth’s refusal of Darcy seen as unusual. He was very wealthy, high status- eligible.