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P&P Vol. 1 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pride/prideful | the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance. |
| hubris | overbearing pride or arrogance (Greek for "excessive pride") |
| humility/humble | a modest view of one’s own importance; seeing oneself as on the same level as others; from the Latin humus, which means “ground” |
| prejudice(d) | a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. If you literally break the word down, it means to "pre-judge" someone. |
| caprice/capricious | impulsive, frequent mind changer |
| unaffected | genuine, natural, “real” |
| affected | behaving artificially to impress others |
| amiable | friendly, agreeable, good-natured |
| fastidious | attentive to details of proper behavior/etiquette, difficult to please |
| ostentation/ostentatious | pretentious display meant to impress others, showy |
| ductile | easily molded or shaped; capable of being persuaded, influenced |
| supercilious | feeling or showing haughty disdain (comes from Latin, meaning "lower eyelid") |
| pedantic | narrow, often pretentious concern for book learning and rules |
| laconic | marked by the use of few words, concise, brief |
| obsequious | obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, fawning behavior |
| sycophant/sycophancy | a person who attempts to gain advantage by flattering influential people |
| insolent | showing an audaciously rude and arrogant lack of respect. |
| The arrival/introduction of Mr. Collins (PLOT COMPLICATION) | -He will inherit the Bennet estate -He wants to marry one of the Bennet daughters (Lizzy) -Introduced to Lady Catherine through him |
| The arrival/introduction of Mr. Wickham (PLOT COMPLICATION) | -Suitor/potential love interest for Lizzy -He offers a backstory on Darcy (we knew nothing until this point) -Gives to plan to unite the two estates (Lady Catherine and Darcy Family) |
| Semi-introduction of Lady Catherine (PLOT COMPLICATION) | -Has a daughter who is semi-engaged to Mr. Darcy -This means that his interest in Lizzy is unique/complicated |
| We live for the hourly ordinary. (THEME) | -Austen doesn't need big things to happen in order for a better understanding of character -Examples: conversations, routines (going into town), social gatherings |
| Meaningful relationships take time. (THEME) | -Everyone is so quick to judge, the meaningful relationships mean something -Examples: Bennet sisters, Mr. Darcy and his sister |
| Marriage is important but difficult. (THEME) | -Austen notes that marriage takes time -Examples: Mr. & Mrs. Bennet (Unhealthy) |
| All human beings are flawed. (THEME) | -Some characters are in a rut, and some don’t leave it |
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