Pride and Prejudice Revision
Conflict
There are two major conflicts in the novel, which develop the plot. 1. The first plot centres around Mrs Bennet’s desperate attempts to find a suitable husband for her marriageable daughters.
Protagonist: The protagonist is Mrs Bennet, whose ‘business of life’ is to get her daughters married. To this end, she is assiduously devoted throughout the novel. * She presses her husband to develop an acquaintance with Mr Bingley. * She encourages the sick Jane to stay at Netherfield. * She is anxious that Elizabeth should consent to Mr Collins’ proposal and is crestfallen when she does not. * She promotes the flippancy of Lydia and Kitting and their redcoat chasing.
Antagonist: Mrs Bennet’s antagonist is the problem she encounters in getting her daughter married, especially the eldest two. * Bingley’s abrupt departure from Netherfield interrupts her plans. * This and Elizabeth’s denial to marry the odious Mr Collins seems to thwart her matrimonial scheme of things. * Lydia’s elopement and the consequent stigma strikes at the heart scheme. Ironically, she does not comprehend its fatality.
Climax: The climax of this plot is the engagement of Elizabeth and Darcy. Lydia has already eloped with Wick ham and Jane has accepted Bingley’s proposal. All three of her eldest daughters are to be married.
Outcome: The outcome of the conflict is a happy one. Mrs Bennet’s matchmaking problems are solved.
2. The second plot revolves around Darcy trying to win Elizabeth’s love.
Protagonist: Mr Darcy, a handsome and proud aristocrat, who falls in love with Elizabeth. He is attracted by her fine eyes, elegant figure, and buoyancy of spirit, quick wit and intelligence.
Antagonist: Darcy’s antagonist is the various ‘obstacles’ he has to overcome in order to win the love of Elizabeth, including: * Her vulgar and indiscreet mother * Wickham’s false account of him * Elizabeth’s own prejudice against him
Climax: A high point in the rising
There are two major conflicts in the novel, which develop the plot. 1. The first plot centres around Mrs Bennet’s desperate attempts to find a suitable husband for her marriageable daughters.
Protagonist: The protagonist is Mrs Bennet, whose ‘business of life’ is to get her daughters married. To this end, she is assiduously devoted throughout the novel. * She presses her husband to develop an acquaintance with Mr Bingley. * She encourages the sick Jane to stay at Netherfield. * She is anxious that Elizabeth should consent to Mr Collins’ proposal and is crestfallen when she does not. * She promotes the flippancy of Lydia and Kitting and their redcoat chasing.
Antagonist: Mrs Bennet’s antagonist is the problem she encounters in getting her daughter married, especially the eldest two. * Bingley’s abrupt departure from Netherfield interrupts her plans. * This and Elizabeth’s denial to marry the odious Mr Collins seems to thwart her matrimonial scheme of things. * Lydia’s elopement and the consequent stigma strikes at the heart scheme. Ironically, she does not comprehend its fatality.
Climax: The climax of this plot is the engagement of Elizabeth and Darcy. Lydia has already eloped with Wick ham and Jane has accepted Bingley’s proposal. All three of her eldest daughters are to be married.
Outcome: The outcome of the conflict is a happy one. Mrs Bennet’s matchmaking problems are solved.
2. The second plot revolves around Darcy trying to win Elizabeth’s love.
Protagonist: Mr Darcy, a handsome and proud aristocrat, who falls in love with Elizabeth. He is attracted by her fine eyes, elegant figure, and buoyancy of spirit, quick wit and intelligence.
Antagonist: Darcy’s antagonist is the various ‘obstacles’ he has to overcome in order to win the love of Elizabeth, including: * Her vulgar and indiscreet mother * Wickham’s false account of him * Elizabeth’s own prejudice against him
Climax: A high point in the rising