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The Union of Pride and Prejudice
Ranim Ziade
Mr. Swanlund
English 101
TR 2:30-3:45
10 December 2009
The Union of Pride and Prejudice “You love me!” exclaimed Mr. Darcy with an aggravated look on his face.
“Yes, just as much as I loathe you!” replied Elizabeth while tears ran down her face.
Pride and Prejudice illustrates the love that young, and not so wealthy Elizabeth has for the dashing and rich Mr. Darcy. Jane Austin’s original novel of Pride and Prejudice exemplifies love, and how it cannot stop two people from coming together just because of social class or family expectations. Jane Austin targets young adults, mainly those who are in love, because she establishes a theme that explains love can happen to anyone. The passion that is produced from the actors, allows the audience to feel they can fall in love with whomever their heart chooses.
Elizabeth is a strong and prideful individual, who comes across Mr. Darcy, a prejudice and self- centered man. Because of the roles Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy play, there is a major connection between them. In the 2005 movie rendition of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth’s pride in herself and Mr. Darcy’s prejudice behavior on social class, allows them to realize the true love they have for each other because of their constant arguing, and the connection with
“opposites attract.” Pride and Prejudice carries an overall plot that establishes a story on the game of love among the British upper classes. The theme is the title, Pride and Prejudice, which indicates preparation to judge, classify, and accept. By being able to divide pride and prejudice among Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, the audience can distinguish the differences between these two characters. Most of the people coming to watch this movie are those who are inspired by love and believe that love can conquer everything. The audience is being affected in mainly two ways, love and hate. In most relationships the couples experience love, just



Cited: Pride and Prejudice. Dir. Joe Wright. Focus Features DVD, 2005.

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