Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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Description:

A comic novel about English society near the beginning of the nineteenth century, this story emphasizes the effects of pride and prejudice, the role of social classes, and the convention of courtship and marriage. The main character, Elizabeth Bennet, struggles with identity, independence, and other issues familiar to adolescents. She must travel the path that leads from a false dependence on her own first impressions to an awareness and acceptance of her faults—a path that eventually leads to her own maturation. Along the way, she encounters many characters whose sense of self-worth is based on values she finds wanting. Austen’s account of this journey sparkles with ironic wit and humorously exaggerated characters.

Activities:

Students examine literary elements such as characterization, motivation, plot, conflict, irony, and theme; focus on the influence class and money have on marriage in the novel; explore humor and wit; and write expository and creative papers. They also participate in vocabulary building exercises, dramatic readings, and role-plays.  

Lessons include reading quizzes with answer keys.

Ethical Values:

Family commitment
Integrity
Respect
Self-actualization
Truth