Pride And Prejudice By Jane Austen - 1930 Words

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Jane Austen takes her readers through a series of twist and turns as characters experience attraction, heartbreak, and passion in her timeless novel, Pride and Prejudice. This story impeccably draws the image of a successful novel because the overall influence on the reader is intimate. Moreover, it distinguishes itself as a different novel among the rest; which is why Pride and Prejudice is universally acknowledged to be a classic novel. Classic literature is a work of art that not only embodies a way of thinking, but is also a way that ideas are carried forward. Classic literature inspire emotional responses, no matter the period in which the work was written. This book centers on the obstinate†¦show more content†¦Motifs are frequent arrangements, contrasts, and literary devices that can help to define and inform the text’s major themes. A noticeable motif in this story is courtship. Courtship is friendly and often integrates attention for the purpose of winning a favourable partner or other relationship. Courtship is a reoccurring theme in the story. An example of the motif of courtship is when Elizabeth rejects Mr. Collins’ proposal. Thus, Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte, who is Elizabeth’s friend that accepts his offer. Charlotte, who greatly fears being single, does not even truly love Mr. Collins yet she accepts his wedding proposal. Charlotte has no romantic ideas that marriage must be based on love. She tells Elizabeth, â€Å"I am not romantic you know†¦ I only ask for a comfortable home† (chapter 22). Charlotte’s character touches upon the fundamental aspects of life regarding whether a person should marry someone who will save them financially or someone who is devoted, and can naturally bring out the best in them. Mr. Collins proposal failed to captivate Elizabeth’s heart and ensure wedded bliss; his proposal is more likely a business offer, and only someone who desires to marry based on the se fundamental aspects would ever accept him. Elizabeth is beautiful, independent woman who does not follow what society expects of her. She is always doing the absurd and is frequently surprising the readers with her wit and intelligence. This is unlike most women during this