August 12

AGENDA:

1. Test on Pride and Prejudice
2. Hand back notes from Pride and Prejudice
3. Mining Literature and discussion (annotations)
4. If time, discuss P & P



HW: Writing assignment due Monday at the beginning of class (bring in 2 copies for class)  - choices here to pick from:


1. One critic writes that "in all Austen's novels, but especially in Pride and Prejudice, pursuing happiness is the business of life," and some would argue that this is not subject enough for a major work of fiction. Do you think that following this small collection of characters as they pursue their versions of happiness is an admirable or appropriate mission for a novel? Explain your response.

2. How do Darcy and Elizabeth show they have overcome their feelings of pride and prejudice?

3. What techniques does Austen use to tie up all loose ends at the climax of the novel?

4. Good sense brings characters together. How does this affect five of the minor or major characters in this novel?