Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” follows Elizabeth through her journey of self-discovery. ... It is only after perceiving her own follies that Elizabeth can achieve an understanding of her true self and develop into a person The proposed title of “First Impressions” is a central theme for the novel, “Pride and Prejudice”. ... Though his pride was wounded by the ferocity with which his proposals were rejected, Elizabeth eventually acknowledged that his civility in the situation was commendable. ... Darcy however defended himself in regard to Mr Wickham’s accusations, forcing Elizabeth to see truths that had previously been hidden by her prejudice. ... She had realized that prejudice and pride; flaws that she had accused Darcy of were for herself a reality and “how earnestly did she then wish that her former opinions had been more reasonable. ... Indeed he has no improper pride. ... For all its humour, romance, irony and expression, Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” highlights the danger of first impressions and the stark contrast between appearance and reality.