Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English Literature > Pride and Prejudice > Flashcards

Pride and Prejudice Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

How is Elizabeth(Lizzy) described?

A

she has a “lively playful disposition”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does Mrs Bennet think of Elizabeth

A

Elizabeth “is not a bit better than the others”

she “is not half so handsome as Jane, nor half so good humoured as Lydia.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What does Elizabeth say when Mr. Collins proposes to her?

A

“Do not consider me now as an elegant female, but as a rational creature speaking the truth”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

who says this quote and why?

“Do not consider me now as an elegant female, but as a rational creature speaking the truth”

A

Elizabeth (Lizzy) says this because Mr. Collins tried to propose to her and then thought she was only denying him as she was playing the stereotypical women.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does Elizabeth’s dad think of her?

A

Her father thinks her “quickest” and she is his favourite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why was Darcy attracted to Elizabeth?

A

The “liveliness of her mind”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What did Jane Austen think of Elizabeth ?

A

She was her favorite heroine.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Why did Elizabeth marry ?

A

Love and happiness which was carefully considered

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What did Elizabeth think of Mr Darcy near the end of the play?

A

“Never has she so honestly felt that she could love him, as now, when all love must be vain.”

“At that moment she felt that to be mistress of Pemberly might be something.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What do Caroline Bingley and Mrs Hurst abuse Elizabeth for having?

A

“pride and impertinence”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What does Elizabeth say to reject Charlotte’s idea that “it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life” ?

A

“Charlotte…you know its not sound”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Elizabeth think of Darcy after Wickham’s accusations against him?

A

She thinks he is a “condemned as the worst of men”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does Mr Darcy say to Elizabeth when he tells her his feelings?

A

“In my vain have I struggled. It will no do. My feeling will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does this show about Darcy’s character “in my vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feeling will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

A

The fact he uses the word must its as if Elizabeth has no choice this could be to do with her class or the fact shes a women.
“my feelings will not be repressed” its like Elizabeth has no choice but to listen as he is not letting her stop him
“In my vain have a struggled” this could imply she has made him struggle and made his life difficult

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How does Darcy describe himself?

A

“i am ill qualified to recommend myself to strangers”
“I have not the talent of conversing easily with those I have never seen before?
“My temper would perhaps be called resentful”
“My good opinion once lost is lost for ever”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How is Darcy described in the book?

A

“Darcy was clever. He was at the same time haughty, reserved and fastidious, and his manners, though well bred, were not inviting”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

How does Jane describe Mr Bingley?

A

“He is just what a young man ought to be”

“Sensible, good humoured, lively; and i never saw such happy manners!”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What does Jane say after Mr Bingley visits her?

A

“tis too much”
“by far to much. I do not deserve it”
“oh! why is not every body as happy?”

19
Q

How does elizabeth describe Jane?

A

“like people in general.”
“You never see a fault in anybody”
“All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes.
“I never heard you speak ill of a human being in my life”

20
Q

How is Mr Bingley described in the book?

A

“Bingley was sure to be liked wherever he appeared”

21
Q

What does Elizabeth think of Bingley?

A

She thinks his “want to resolution” is an “error” which has “produced misery”

22
Q

What does Bingley say about Jane?

A

“Oh” she is the most beautiful creature i ever beheld!”

“Could not conceive an angel more beautiful”

23
Q

Why was Bingley “endeared to Darcy”?

A

“Bingley was endeared to Darcy by the easiness, openness ductility of him temper”

24
Q

How is Lydia described in the book?

A

“Lydia was a stout, well-grown girl of fifteen, with a fine complexion and good-humoured”
“a favourite of her mother, whose affection had brought her into the public at an early age”
“She had high animal spirits”

25
Q

What did Lydia say to Jane about marrage?

A

“Lord, how ashamed i should be of not being married before three and twenty”

26
Q

How did Lydia act after her marriage?

A

“Lydia was Lydia sill; untamed .. wild, noisy and fearless”

“She turned from sister to sister, demanding their congratulations”

27
Q

What did Lydia think of Brighton?

A

“In Lydia’s imagination, a visit to Brighton comprised every possibility of earthly happiness”

28
Q

How does Kitty and Lydia act?

A

Kitty follows Lydia
“they were ignorant, idle and vain”
“while there was an officer in Meryton, they would flirt with him”

29
Q

How is Wickham described in the book?

A

“His appearence was greatly in his favour; he had all the best parts of beauty”

“a fine countenance, a good figure, and a pleasing address”

30
Q

How does Caroline Bingley describe Wickham?

A

He is “infamous” and “Insolent”

31
Q

How does Elizabeth first describe Wickham?

A

“beyond all comparison, the most agreeable man i ever saw”

“whether married or single, he must always be her model of amiable and pleasing”

32
Q

What does Darcy say in his letter to Elizabeth about Mr Wickham

A

“Mr. Wickham’s chief object was unquestionably my sister’s fortune, which is thirty thousand pounds; but i can’not help supposing that the hope of reversing himself on me was a strong inducement”

33
Q

What happened to Wickham after his marriage to Lydia?

A

“His affection for her soon sunk into indifference; her’s lasted a little longer; and in spite of her youth and her manners, she retained all the claims to reputation which her marriage had given her”

34
Q

What is Charlotte’s view on marriage?

A

“I am not romantic” - marriage is pragmatic arrangement
“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance”
“It is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life”

35
Q

What does Mrs Bennet feel is her job?

A

to get her daughters married

this could mean she cares for her daughters as without this they will be left on the streets as women could not work.

36
Q

What does Lydia do wrong?

A

She elopes with Wickham which threatens shame on her family unless she married him.
She does this as she wants to get married first(social status)
“disaster!” - Mrs Bennet - social censure

37
Q

What does Lydia say when she comes back with Wickham?

A

“what do you think of my husband? Is he not a charming man? I am sure all my sisters envy me”

“They must all go to Brighton. This is the place to get a husband.”

38
Q

How is Mrs Bennet betrayed in the book?

A

Austen stresses that she is a women of “weak understanding”

39
Q

Who is the Bennets married juxtaposed to ?

A

The Bennets are juxtaposed with Elizabeth and Darcy.

40
Q

What does Elizabeth challenge ?

A

Elizabeth challenges the hierarchical class and refused to accept lady Catherine de bourgh/Darcy as higher status.

41
Q

What does Elizabeth say to Lady Catherine

A

“But you are not entitled to know mine; nor will such behavour as this will ever induce me to be explicit”

42
Q

How do we know that Elizabeth is prepared to come over her faults

A

“she explained…how all her former prejudices had been removed”(links to the title)

43
Q

What is different about Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s marriage to all the others?

A

Their relationship is presented as a challenge to the system of primogeniture.
Their relationship is presented as ideal; based on equality and mutuality - they learn from each over(linked to the title)

44
Q

Why are Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s marriage juxtaposed with the other marriages?

A

It highlights the parity of marriages based on superficial first impressions

English Literature (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions