Pride and Predujice - Contrast

Discuss the ways contrast are used to define the characters in a novel you have studied. Jane Austin uses contrast extensively in the book, Pride and Prejudice. There is examples of it in the contrast between Darcy and Lizzie, one is a proud man, contrasted with the outer, who without intentionally mean or wanting to, is prejudiced to wards most. There is also another important contrast between Charlotte and Lizzie, on the one hand Lizzy is determined to marry for love, and love alone, but on the other hand, Charlotte will marry the next person who proposes, believing “happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance”. The third and final contrast I am going to speak about is the contrast between Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. The couple, who have no doubt been marries for many years always amaze me, how could two people, who occasionally hate each other with such a passion remain married all this time. The contrast between Darcy and Lizzie in the book is no doubt the most obvious contrast, and in my opinion also the most important. It has been said that Darcy's Pride leads to prejudice, and Elizabeth’s prejudice stems from a pride in her own perceptions, so although somewhat interchangeable, the two lead characters are alw

" This only strengthens Lizzy's resolve ""You make me laugh, Charlotte; but it is not sound. With plenty of time for the pair to spend together when Jane is ill, Darcy first falls for Lizzie, but to Lizzie, Darcy's comments at the previous ball still ring fresh in her mind. This not only defines them, but also plays a decisive part in defining the character of their daughters. His pride causes him to behave accordingly, when he comments on Lizzie "she is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me". Bennett does little to stop her however, he prefers to sit back, and talk about his family almost although he is not part of it, or had any say in it. Bennet's urging and encouragement, and Mr. The best example of this is Lydia; Mrs. She is yet to find out how true charlottes words were. However perhaps the most defining moment in the character existence is at Rosing park where Darcy gives Lizzie the letter, explaining his feelings about Wickam, and his actions regarding Jane and Bingly. Bennet's objectiveness to his entire family, it is easy to see how she slipped off the rails. The contrast between the characters is used to define them quite brilliantly. To the reader Darcy is defined as an evil man, not one who would marry the story heroine.