Analysis of Literary Elements in Pride and Prejudice
Sydney Simpson!
Mrs. Daly!
Honors English 9- Period 1!
24 August 2014!
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Literary Analysis #1!
“Mr. Bennet was so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice, that the experience of three and twenty years had been insufficient to make his wife understand his character.” (Austen 5)!
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In this passage from Pride and Prejudice, the author is using a literary element of
loose sentence. The characteristics of a loose sentence include stating the main idea of the statement at the beginning and than listing details that support the topic afterwards.
This quote tells the reader that Mr. Bennet is a multi-characteristic person and than goes on to describe how so. He is a mixture of qualities that all differ from each other such as; humor and reserve. Austen creates this passage to emphasize how versatile
Mr. Bennet can be. This inclusion of description of Mr. Bennet also helps the reader understand more about his character and even provide a form of foreshadowing of how he might behave or react in certain situations later in the book. The main purpose of a loose sentence is to create a informal and relaxed tone in a passage. This use of a loose sentence makes the reader feel more comfortable as they get to know the characters and establishes the book as being a conversational piece. It also presents the tone of this book as being more like a journal or diary than a formal novel. This example of loose sentence fits into the books overall style and tone.!
Sydney Simpson!
Mrs. Daly!
Honors English 9- Period 1!
25 August 2014!
Literary Analysis #2!
“I would not be so fastidious as you are,” cried Bingley, “for a kingdom! Upon my honor,
I never met so many pleasant girls in my life, as I have this evening; are there are several of them you see uncommonly pretty.” (Austen 11)!
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In this passage from Pride and Prejudice, Austen shows contrast between Mr.
Bingley and Mr. Darcy to create the literary element foil.
Mrs. Daly!
Honors English 9- Period 1!
24 August 2014!
!
Literary Analysis #1!
“Mr. Bennet was so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice, that the experience of three and twenty years had been insufficient to make his wife understand his character.” (Austen 5)!
!
In this passage from Pride and Prejudice, the author is using a literary element of
loose sentence. The characteristics of a loose sentence include stating the main idea of the statement at the beginning and than listing details that support the topic afterwards.
This quote tells the reader that Mr. Bennet is a multi-characteristic person and than goes on to describe how so. He is a mixture of qualities that all differ from each other such as; humor and reserve. Austen creates this passage to emphasize how versatile
Mr. Bennet can be. This inclusion of description of Mr. Bennet also helps the reader understand more about his character and even provide a form of foreshadowing of how he might behave or react in certain situations later in the book. The main purpose of a loose sentence is to create a informal and relaxed tone in a passage. This use of a loose sentence makes the reader feel more comfortable as they get to know the characters and establishes the book as being a conversational piece. It also presents the tone of this book as being more like a journal or diary than a formal novel. This example of loose sentence fits into the books overall style and tone.!
Sydney Simpson!
Mrs. Daly!
Honors English 9- Period 1!
25 August 2014!
Literary Analysis #2!
“I would not be so fastidious as you are,” cried Bingley, “for a kingdom! Upon my honor,
I never met so many pleasant girls in my life, as I have this evening; are there are several of them you see uncommonly pretty.” (Austen 11)!
!
In this passage from Pride and Prejudice, Austen shows contrast between Mr.
Bingley and Mr. Darcy to create the literary element foil.