| JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817) |
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She is one of the most widely read and best-loved writer in British literature. Before watching the film Pride and Prejudice based on her novel, answer these questions about her life and novels. -Jane Austen’s biography When was Jane Austen born? How many brothers and sisters did she have? Who was her favourite sister? What was the profession of Jane Austen's father? From what disease is it believed that Jane died? Where is Jane Austen buried? Who did Jane fall in love in 1795 with? Why did she reject him? Did Jane ever marry? Who was Jane Austen's royal admirer? When did she start to write? Which of her novels was published first? PRIDE AND PREJUDICE film 1. The film describes the English society at the beginning of the 19th century. Consider topics such as the class system, the position of women, and moral standards. 2. Describe the two main characters Elizabeth and Darcy. When does Darcy begin to love Elizabeth 3. Consider the kinds of marriages that appear throughout Pride and Prejudice ,including the marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy. What kinds of relationships between a man and a woman did Jane Austen idealize? 4.I n Pride and Prejudice marriage serves many functions. It is a romantic union, a financial merger, and a vehicle for social regulation. Can you justify these functions with examples from the film? 5. Why did Jane Austen name her novel “Pride and Prejudice”? Final Task Form groups of four students and choose one topic to discuss. Write down your opinions on your notebook Activity 1: Jane Austen's treatment of social class in the early nineteenth century Activity 2: . The status of women in England in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries Activity 3: Pride and Prejudice has remained a popular novel since its publication in 1813. Why do you think it has retained its popularity? |