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| Aufgabe | Hallo! Gemeinsam mit einer Freundin soll ich ein Referat über Jane Austens "Pride and Prejudice" halten. Vielleicht kann sich ja einer von euch mal meinen Teil durchlesen und so gut wie es geht korrigieren? Vielen, vielen Dank schon mal! Viele GRüße, Ricarda
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2. The most important characters
Before summarizing the content of Pride and Prejudice, I want to present you the most important characters of Jane Austens novel.
The protagonist I would like to start with is Elizabeth Bennet who is mostly called Lizzy by her family and friends. Shes the second of five daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and refers to be her fathers favourite one because they share the same sometimes a bit sarcastic humour. Besides, he thinks highly of her intelligence which her younger siblings dont have in his opinion. Even Jane Austen herself likes the character most and wrote once: "I must confess that I think her as delightful a character as ever appeared in print, and how I shall be able to tolerate those who do not like her at least, I do not know".
Regarding Lizzys behaviour, there is a big difference between her and the other women in her associated area who prefer a typical way of living, determined by their parents and the society. She doesnt like typical empty phrases of politeness. Elizabeth really does know the rules of politeness but sometimes, she rubs someone up the wrong way with her direct and sometimes a bit biting behaviour. But the tendency to make hasty judgements which led sometimes to unjustified prejudices, she has in common with many other women. Nevertheless, her independence is a peculiarity of her. Moreover, Lizzy doesnt think much of arranged marriages und represent by it an emancipated heroine who is typical for Jane Austens novels.
The relation between her parents is described very well in the following passage:
(chapter 41 of Pride and Prejudice)
Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humour which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind had, very early in their marriage, put an end to all real affection for her. Respect, esteem, and confidence had vanished for ever; and all his views of domestic happiness were overthrown. But Mr. Bennet was not of a disposition to seek comfort, for the disappointment which his own imprudence had brought on, in any of those pleasures which too often console the unfortunate for their folly or their vice. He was fond of the country and of books; and from these tastes had arisen his principal enjoyments. To his wife he was very little otherwise indebted, than as her ignorance and folly had contributed to his amusement. This is not the sort of happiness which a man would in general wish to owe to his wife; but where other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.
This quotation shows very well the difference between them: On the one side, theres Mr. Bennet who exhibits a big intelligence and knowledge which he acquires by studying the most time in his library. He doesnt use the time he spends there with his family and for the education of his daughters so that this is more his wifes task. So, on the other side, theres Mrs. Bennet, appearing often loud and irritating with her penetrating voice and her bad manners. Real love between them doesnt seem to exist anymore. Mostly, Mr Bennet makes only fun of his a bit stupid wife and her nerves which are strained very fast, in a very ironic, direct and sometimes a bit biting way. He supports Lizzy who is against arranged marriages and puts himself by it against his wife whose main task in her life is to marry her daughters to men in possession of a good fortune.
Such man is for instance Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy who represents the male protagonist of Pride and Prejudice. The twenty-eight-year old man is the owner of Pemberley House, the biggest residence in the neighbourhood. Because of his cold and unapproachable behaviour, he is supposed to be very proud and even haughty. But who knows, perhaps these are only prejudices? The plot of Pride and Prejudice which follows now will give you the answers...
4. Linguistic peculiarities
When you start reading Pride and Prejudice which is built up in 61 chapters, you will immediately notice Jane Austens special way of writing which is typical for her. If English isnt your mother tongue, it could be a bit difficult for you to understand everything but probably, you will soon admire the excellent language of the 19th century and Jane Austens admirable way of describing people, places and the interaction. Particularly remarkable is the irony and the sarcasm which distinguish itself in the whole novel. So the reader can often not stop himself from smiling while reading for instance Mr. Bennets comments which are particularly shaped by irony.
After all, the manner of speaking is different between the characters of Pride and Prejudice. Appropriate to his reserved behaviour, Mr Darcy prefers to speak less but to choose his words carefully to say only the right, appropriate things in every situation. Compared to Mrs. Bennets husbands few ironical and also very short comments, she speaks much more and more often, also in situations where being silent would be sensible.
6. Film versions
Considered the fact that Pride and Prejudice is the second most popular novel in the British literature after Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings according to a poll of the BBC in 2003, its no wonder that many film versions of Jane Austens novel exist. The first one was shot in 1940, starring Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennet and Sir Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy which was a bit controversial because of some important changes of the plot. Four BBC television versions and another television serial in 1980 followed but the most successful one was probably the television serial in 1995 starring Jennifer Ehle as Lizzy and Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Nobody has probably thought that it would produce such a Jane-Austen euphoria and different prizes were awarded to it the TV- award of the British Academy of Film and Television arts or the Emmy are only examples. But the film version of 2005, starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth and Mathew Macfayden as Mr. Darcy was awarded, too, and nominated for the Oscar and the Golden Globe.
Besides, other films like Bridget Jones or the Indian one called Bride and Prejudice took over some details of the plot of Pride and Prejudice. Add to this that Jane Austens novel inspired authors like Elizabeth Aston to write a continuation called Mr. Darcys Daughters which describe Lizzys and Mr. Darcys life ten years after their marriage.
The mass of media based on Pride and prejudice prove the great enthusiasm which was produced and will probably be produced furthermore by Jane Austens novel.
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(Antwort) fertig  | | Datum: | 21:43 Di 01.04.2008 | | Autor: | rainerS |
Hallo Ricarda!
> Hallo! Gemeinsam mit einer Freundin soll ich ein Referat
> über Jane Austens "Pride and Prejudice" halten. Vielleicht
> kann sich ja einer von euch mal meinen Teil durchlesen und
> so gut wie es geht korrigieren? Vielen, vielen Dank schon
> mal! Viele GRüße, Ricarda
Dein Text gefällt mir sehr gut. Ein paar Kleinigkeiten sind mir aufgefallen, die ich anders schreiben würde. Du schreibst häufig recht lange Sätze, manchmal wäre es vielleicht besser, zwei kürzere Sätze draus zu machen.
> 2. The most important characters
> Before summarizing the content of Pride and Prejudice, I
> want to present to you the most important characters of Jane
> Austens novel.
> The protagonist I would like to start with is Elizabeth
> Bennet who is mostly called Lizzy by her family and
> friends. Shes the second of five daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
> Bennet and refers to be is referred to be her fathers favourite one because
> they share the same sometimes a bit sarcastic humour.
> Besides, he thinks highly of her intelligence which her
> younger siblings dont have in his opinion. Even Jane
> Austen herself likes the character most and wrote once: "I
> must confess that I think her as delightful a character as
> ever appeared in print, and how I shall be able to tolerate
> those who do not like her at least, I do not know".
> Regarding Lizzys behaviour, there is a big difference
> between her and the other women in her associated area who
> prefer a typical way of living, determined by their parents
> and the society. She doesnt like typical empty phrases of
> politeness. Elizabeth really does know the rules of
> politeness but sometimes, she rubs someone up the wrong way
> with her direct and sometimes a bit biting behaviour. But
> the tendency to make hasty judgements which led sometimes
> to unjustified prejudices, she has in common with many
> other women. Nevertheless, her independence is a
> peculiarity of her. Moreover, Lizzy doesnt think much of
> arranged marriages und thus represents by it an emancipated
> heroine who is typical for Jane Austens novels.
> The relation between her parents is described very well in
> the following passage:
> (chapter 41 of Pride and Prejudice)
> Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that
> appearance of good humour which youth and beauty generally
> give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and
> illiberal mind had, very early in their marriage, put an
> end to all real affection for her. Respect, esteem, and
> confidence had vanished for ever; and all his views of
> domestic happiness were overthrown. But Mr. Bennet was not
> of a disposition to seek comfort, for the disappointment
> which his own imprudence had brought on, in any of those
> pleasures which too often console the unfortunate for their
> folly or their vice. He was fond of the country and of
> books; and from these tastes had arisen his principal
> enjoyments. To his wife he was very little otherwise
> indebted, than as her ignorance and folly had contributed
> to his amusement. This is not the sort of happiness which a
> man would in general wish to owe to his wife; but where
> other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true
> philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.
> This quotation shows very well the difference between
> them: On the one side, theres Mr. Bennet who exhibits great
> a big intelligence and knowledge which he acquires by
> studying the most time in his library most of the time. He doesnt use the
> time he spends there with his family and for the education
> of his daughters so that this is more his wifes task. So,
> on the other side, theres Mrs. Bennet, appearing often
> loud and irritating with her penetrating voice and her bad
> manners. Real love between them doesnt seem to exist
> anymore. Mostly, Mr Bennet makes only fun of his a bit
> stupid wife and her nerves which are strained very fastmuch, in
> a very ironic, direct and sometimes a bit biting way. He
> supports Lizzy who is against arranged marriages and putssets
> himself by it against his wife whose main task in her life
> is to marry her daughters to men in possession of a good
> fortune.
> Such a man is for instance Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy who
> represents the male protagonist of Pride and Prejudice.
> The twenty-eight-year old man is the owner of Pemberley
> House, the biggest residence in the neighbourhood. Because
> of his cold and unapproachable behaviour, he is supposed to
> be very proud and even haughty. But who knows, perhaps
> these are only prejudices? The plot of Pride and
> Prejudice which follows now will give you the answers...
> 4. Linguistic peculiarities
> When you start reading Pride and Prejudice which is
> built up in 61 chapters, you will immediately notice Jane
> Austens special way of writing which is typical for her.
> If English isnt your mother tongue, it could be a bit
> difficult for you to understand everything but probably,
> you will soon admire the excellent language of the 19th
> century and Jane Austens admirable way of describing
> people, places and the interaction. Particularly remarkable
> is the irony and the sarcasm which distinguish itselfthemselves in
> the whole novel. So the reader can often not stop himself
> from smiling while reading for instance Mr. Bennets
> comments which are particularly shaped by irony.
> After all, the manner of speaking is different between the
> characters of Pride and Prejudice. Appropriate to his
> reserved behaviour, Mr Darcy prefers to speak less but to
> choose his words carefully to say only the right,
> appropriate things in every situation. Compared to Mrs.
> Bennets husbands few ironical and also very short
> comments, she speaks much more and more often, also in
> situations where being silent would be sensible.
>
> 6. Film versions
> Consideringed the fact that Pride and Prejudice is the
> second most popular novel in the British literature after
> Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings, according to a poll of
> the BBC in 2003, its no wonder that many film versions of
> Jane Austens novel exist. The first one was shot in 1940,
> starring Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennet and Sir Laurence
> Olivier as Mr. Darcy which was a bit controversial because
> of some important changes of the plot. Four BBC television
> versions and another television serial in 1980 followed but
> the most successful one was probably the television serial
> in 1995 starring Jennifer Ehle as Lizzy and Colin Firth as
> Mr. Darcy. Nobody has probably thought that it would
> produce such a Jane-Austen euphoria and different prizes
> were awarded to it the TV- award of the British Academy
> of Film and Television arts or the Emmy are only examples.
> But the film version of 2005, starring Keira Knightley as
> Elizabeth and Mathew Macfayden as Mr. Darcy was awarded,
> too, and nominated for the Oscar and the Golden Globe.
> Besides, other films like Bridget Jones or the Indian one
> called Bride and Prejudice took over some details of the
> plot of Pride and Prejudice. Add to this that Jane
> Austens novel inspired authors like Elizabeth Aston to
> write a continuation called Mr. Darcys Daughters which
> describe Lizzys and Mr. Darcys life ten years after their
> marriage.
> The mass of media (Was ist damit gemeint?) based on Pride and prejudice proves the
> great enthusiasm which was causedproduced and will probably be
> produced furthermore by Jane Austens novel.
Viele Grüße
Rainer
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(Mitteilung) Reaktion unnötig  | | Datum: | 21:12 Do 03.04.2008 | | Autor: | ricimausal |
Wow, durch so einen langen Text durchgekämpft..!
Vielen Dank für die Hilfe!
Viele liebe Grüße,
Ricarda
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