Themes, Motifs, Symbols

Pride and Prejudice

Themes

Love Reputation Class Relations Pride Prejudice

Themes - Love

Lovers to overcome obstacles Elizabeth Darcy – Misjudge Lady Catherine warns Elizabeth,

does not want Jane for Bingley so she lies to her

True love if you escape from society

Themes - Reputation

Women’s reputation crucial Elizabeth visits ill Jane walks all the

way through muds is criticised by Miss Bingley for her

appearance Lydia&Wickham live together without

marriage serious matter

Themes – Class Relations Between upper and middle classes Strict lines between the two Bingley’s treat Bennets as inferior Darcy and Miss Bingley look down on

them Wickham constantly tries to level-up Mr Collins – fool, satirizing social

differences Love conquers all in the end

Themes – Pride & Prejudice Pride veils the truth Elizabeth and Darcy’s main obstacle Leads to Prejudice

Motifs

Courtship Darcy&Elizabeth – Bingley&Jane

Journeys Change the situation Darcy proposes Elizabeth Elizabeth learns the truth about Darcy Darcy to save Bennet’s honor