First review of the summer :D
‘Pride and Prejudice’ was very much a novel of deep enjoyment. Written by Jane Austen in Old English the story yields upon the classic fancies of women and, though, only focused marriage and the trials of mistaken love, it is fully engaging and complete with satirical spirit. What, perhaps, may cause a dislike is the length of certain paragraphs coupled with the difficulty of deciphering the content. Such an example may be; ‘…because it required an explanation that would rob him of his borrowed feathers…’ The surface of such clauses may, however, be used to the advantage of the reader. The ambiguities allow for a personal reaction to the piece and a unique recreation of the story for each individual; such is an experience that many more modern novels fail upon.
The characters are much to be loved. Such a contrast of colours in the Bennet and Bingley abode as well as later characters introduced, proves that at least one character is bound to prevail. For me this is Lydia. Though far removed from the centre of the novel until later on, her deceptive and unruly outbreak shows something of a contrast of the norm and her inconceivable behaviour gives a proper and thorough look at social standards and expectations. It shows such an oppression of the spirit of women and the self-vanity of many of the other characters. Each, in their own ways, has an opinion of Lydia and much of what is remarked concerns the eligibility of the other members of families and, indeed, the neighbouring towns.
Many of what is witnessed in the book is juxtaposed with the modernity of our world whereby promiscuity is nothing, it seems, to be ashamed of. This contrast may throw some readers into believing the novel to be ‘petty’ and created on little substance, however, allowing oneself to enter into such a prim world gives better understanding and makes Austen’s work far easier to read and to relate. In modern terms, we can see the model of family of the Austen era to still resemble the 21 Century one. As individuals, we can see secrets and the close knit relationships that often come between the siblings of a family as well as the encouragement of parents in realising that for their advancement in the world, their children must get the best. In such a respect, relating to a character is relatively easy for the formation of individuals is much unchanged.
‘Pride and Prejudice’ is a timeless classic that enthuses fantasy amongst the generations of today – a much needed alternative and cessation from the everyday stresses and reality. Taking you to a quiet English town is Jane Austen …
The characters are much to be loved. Such a contrast of colours in the Bennet and Bingley abode as well as later characters introduced, proves that at least one character is bound to prevail. For me this is Lydia. Though far removed from the centre of the novel until later on, her deceptive and unruly outbreak shows something of a contrast of the norm and her inconceivable behaviour gives a proper and thorough look at social standards and expectations. It shows such an oppression of the spirit of women and the self-vanity of many of the other characters. Each, in their own ways, has an opinion of Lydia and much of what is remarked concerns the eligibility of the other members of families and, indeed, the neighbouring towns.
Many of what is witnessed in the book is juxtaposed with the modernity of our world whereby promiscuity is nothing, it seems, to be ashamed of. This contrast may throw some readers into believing the novel to be ‘petty’ and created on little substance, however, allowing oneself to enter into such a prim world gives better understanding and makes Austen’s work far easier to read and to relate. In modern terms, we can see the model of family of the Austen era to still resemble the 21 Century one. As individuals, we can see secrets and the close knit relationships that often come between the siblings of a family as well as the encouragement of parents in realising that for their advancement in the world, their children must get the best. In such a respect, relating to a character is relatively easy for the formation of individuals is much unchanged.
‘Pride and Prejudice’ is a timeless classic that enthuses fantasy amongst the generations of today – a much needed alternative and cessation from the everyday stresses and reality. Taking you to a quiet English town is Jane Austen …
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