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ffi-ffiffiffi Thinl<about the plots of two romantic comedies
and answer the questions. Use two from the list or your own
ideas. Mr Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with al1 the
principal people in the room; he was lively and unreserved,
Definitely Maybe Forgetting Sarah Morsholl danced every dance, was angry that the ball closed so early,
Hit and Run The Five Year Engagement Morley ond Me and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. Such amiable
1 ls it usuatty ctear from the start which characters witt end qualities must speak for themselves.'!7hat a contrast between
up together? How can you tell? him and his friend! Mr Darcy danced only once with Mrs Hurst
2 How we[[ do these characters get on earlier in the film? and once with Miss Bingley, declined being introduced to any
other 1ad5 and spent the rest of the evening in walking about
What happens between them?
the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party. His
Read the information about Jane Austen and Pride and character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable
Prejudice. Complete the text with suitable words. man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never
come there again. Amongst the most violent against him
Although Jane Austen (1775-1.81.6) is one of the most
famous writers in the Engtish' , she was not was Mrs Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour was
sharpened into particular resentment by his having slighted one
regarded as a major figure in English literature until a of her daughters.
century 2- her death. Her six novels are generatty
Elizabeth Bennet had been obliged, by the scarcity of
regarded as romantic fiction, but they also show the reality
gentlemen, to sit down for two dances; and during part of
of contemporary society and customs, particutarty from a
that time, Mr Darcy had been standing near enough for her
female perspective. ln Austen's day, women were financially
3-- to overhear a conversation between him and Mr Bingley, who
on men, tiving at home untilthey got married. For came from the dance for a few minutes to press his friend to
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famities with several it was a daunting task finding join it.
a'good match'(that is, a suitable husband) forthem att. ln 'Come, Darcy,' said he,'I must have you dance. I hate to see
Pride and Prejudice, Austen's best-known nove[, Mr and Mrs you standing about by yourself in this stupid manner. You had
Bennet have five daughters, and 5- the girts atl have much better dance.'
certain qualities, they have no private weatth to 'I certainly shal1 not. You know how I detest it, unless I am
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them more attractive to would-be husbands. So particularly acquainted with my partner. At such an assembly
when Mr Bingtey, a handsome, rich and charming bachelor, as this, it would be insupportable. Your sisters are engaged, and
moves to the area, it naturaIty causes great excitement in there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be
the Bennet famity. His friend, Mr Darcy, is atso handsome a punishment to me to stand up with.'
(and even ' ) but his behaviour is far from charming. 'I would not be so fastidious as you are,' cried Bingley,'for a
Etizabeth Bennet, the second etdest daughter, immediatety kingdoml Upon n-ry honour I never met with so many pleasant
distikes him. This distike grows throughout the novel - girls in my 1ife, as I have this evening; and there are several of
them, you see, uncommonly pretty.'
exacerbated by various deceptions and misunderstandings
'You are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room,'
- until, eventatty, the inevitabte happens: they fatt
said Mr Darcy, looking at the eldest Miss Bennet.
desperately in B
'Oh! she is the most beautiful creature I ever beheld! But
Read the extract from Pride and Prejudice. Underline parts there is one of her sisters sitting down just behind you, who
which either show or imply that: is very pretty, and I dare say very agreeable. Do let me ask my
partner to introduce you.'
1 Mrs Bennet is protective towards her daughters.
'\fhich do you mean?' and turning round, he looked for a
2 )ane Austen believes gossip leads to exaggeration.
moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own
3 Bingtey and Darcy are close friends.
and coldly said,'She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to
4 Darcy has a high opinion of himsetf.
tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence
5 Darcy is feeling particutarly unsociabte on this occasion.
to young ladies who are slighted by other men. You had better
return to your partner and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting
Sfi fnCO Listen to an extract from Pride and Prejudice.
your time with me.'
Does Mr Bennet breal< his word to his wife? Why?/Why not ?
Mr Bingley followed his advice. Mr Darcy u,,alked off; and
(d fnCn Listen again. Find evidence to show that these Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him.
statements are true.
1 Mrs Bennet is very keen for her daughter to marry.
2 Mr Bennet is used to his wife being over-dramatic.
miJlJtt{lllLffi Discuss this question: How has the relationship
3 Mr Bennet has a low opinion of Mr Collins.
between men and women changed now that women can worl(
4 Mr Bennet has a close retationship with Etizabeth.
and support themselves financia[[y?
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