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A Review of Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice remains a timeless masterpiece not just for its witty romance, but for its sharp critique of 19th-century English society’s obsession with class and marriage. At its core, the novel traces the evolution of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy—two characters bound by their initial flaws: Elizabeth’s quick judgment (prejudice) and Darcy’s haughty reserve (pride).
What makes their love story unforgettable is its realism. Unlike fairy-tale romances, their connection grows not from instant passion, but from humbling self-reflection. Darcy learns to shed his arrogance after Elizabeth rejects his first proposal, while Elizabeth confronts her own bias when she realizes she misjudged both Darcy and the charming but deceitful Mr. Wickham. Austen weaves this character growth with dry humor, such as the absurdity of Mrs. Bennet’s desperate quest to marry off her daughters, which adds lightness to the novel’s deeper themes of identity.
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