English mock exam preparations

Absolutely important sections of Pride and Prejudice:

The Ball at Meryton

The Netherfield Ball

Darcy's and Mr Collin's proposal to Elizabeth

Consider:

• The use of letters
• Irony
• Dialogue
• Austen's satirical voice
• The fast pace of the novel
• Constant introduction to new characters and events
• Marraiges occur at the end of the novel, and so marraige cannot be a central interest
• Characterisation-Differents between Mrs Bennet and Mrs Gardiner- aiding Austen's characterisation- Also differences between Mr Wickham and Mr Collins + Mr Darcy
• Intrigue and suspense
• The introductory paragraph of Pride and Prejudice
• Links to The Yellow Wallpaper
• Austen's clever structure- Elizabeth being informed of Darcy's actions by Fitzwilliam- Darcy's attempts to disparage…