Rhetoric Literature #15 Pride and Prejudice

[LeeAnnP]

Hey there, I'm excited to come back to finish the year with you all. We will read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Some of you are super excited. Others . . .not so much. (I know who you are:)

Here are some links to help you make sense of all the characters, a few cultural things, and the map of England that involves this book.

Character list (a few spoilers):
https://austenprose.com/pride-and-preju ... cter-list/

Maps and location explanations:
https://pemberley.com/janeinfo/ppengmap.gif
https://pemberley.com/janeinfo/ppjalmap.html

Definition of Entailment:
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/cliffsnotes ... lment-mean

Look up biographical info on Austen in Poetics.

My end of the year gift to you: no homework!!! Just read the book:). You can divide it up over the two co-ops if you like. Feel free to listen to it as you follow along. There are several movie versions - most people have strong opinions about their favorites.

A few things to remember:
Yes - the topic is about getting people married
BUT . . . the themes are much more tied to a satirical social novel. Jane Austen had some things to say about being a woman and many of the social customs during her time, and she used a humorous "love" story with well crafted characters to make her points.

So, as you read, look for the humor. Look for social commentary. Pay attention to the words "pride" and "prejudice" throughout the story.

Most of all. . . Enjoy!

Mrs. Pepper