Pride and Prejudice

My neighbor, "Brenda," has been using my flower beds as a shortcut for her daily power walks. She’s already trampled my award-winning petunias twice! When I politely asked her to stay on the sidewalk, she laughed and said I was being "too precious" about a little dirt. Now, she won't even wave back. Am I overreacting, or is she stepping out of line?

Ethics Debate: A ethics debate.

Should you marry for love or security?

Relationships Debate: Elizabeth Bennet and Charlotte Lucas debate whether marriage should be based on romantic love or practical considerations.

When does ambition become dangerous?

Ambition Debate: Alexander Hamilton and Mr. Darcy debate whether relentless drive elevates or destroys.

What does true independence require?

Independence Debate: Thomas Jefferson and Elizabeth Bennet explore whether independence is political, personal, or both.

Does social class inherently determine a person's character and worth, or should individuals be judged solely on their actions and merits?

This theme examines the tension between inherited social status and individual merit. Characters grapple with the influence of class on their perceptions, judgments, and opportunities, questioning whether birthright should dictate one's worth.

Is it morally acceptable to marry for financial or social security, even without genuine affection?

This theme explores the different motivations behind marriage, contrasting romantic love with the pursuit of social and financial security. Characters hold vastly different views on what constitutes a successful or desirable marriage, reflecting societal pressures and individual values.

Is Mrs. Bennet really so wrong?

Mr. Bennet: witty father or negligent one?

Elizabeth's errors versus Darcy's

Does Darcy actually change?

Charlotte Lucas: pragmatist or tragedy?

Elopement

Chap 1

Co-dependency

Pemberly

Lizzie's thoughts at Pemberly

Jane Bennet

Jane Bennet's character

Pride

Why is pride so important in this story?

Pemberly

Lady Catherine's "Are the shades of Pemberton to be thus polluted?" points to both a kind of pride and prejudice. Do characters show both, and, if so, which ones show only one trait or none at all?

Meryton

Mr. Collins role

Is Mr. Collins just there for comic relief?

Relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet

Darcy and Lizzie