Pride and Prejudice

The novel by Jane Austen

This resource explores the highly popular classic of manners and marriage in nineteenth century England. Austen's satire is both light and penetrating and its enduring popularity demonstrates how deftly she has analysed human foibles. ID: SN46-47
Type: resource
Language: English
Subject: English Novel
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Critical essay

In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.

A Close Focus

A series of questions focus systematically on the text, usually chapter by chapter or scene by scene. The aim is to have the student come into a close examination of what is being said and how it is said.

Key scenes

Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.

Issues

By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.

This material is suitable for a critical literacy perspective.
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  • Pride and Prejudice - A close focus (47 KB PDF)
  • Pride and Prejudice -A critical essay - dialogue and commentary (33 KB PDF)
  • Pride and Prejudice -A critical essay - first impressions (33 KB PDF)
  • Pride and Prejudice -A critical essay - silence (32 KB PDF)
  • Pride and Prejudice -Issues (48 KB PDF)
  • Pride and Prejudice -Key scenes (52 KB PDF)

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