Pride And Prejudice

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Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis Quote: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” (Chapter 1) Analysis: This quote is very significant and it was meant to be recognized because it was the first line of the book. The idea of this quote in my opinion has to do with a single man cannot be happy being overwhelmed with so much wealth without having a companion to share it with. The same concept goes to women but relates more to modern times then the book in particular. Humans weren’t meant to be alone and that is why riches won’t give you the satisfaction as a partner could ever give. Quote: “Do not be afraid of my running into any excess, of my encroaching on your privilege of universal good will. You need not. There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense.” (Chapter 24) Analysis: This quote is in the view of Ms. Elizabeth Bennet, which explains that as life goes on there seems to be always something going wrong and someone being cruel. She expresses the universal theme that everyone in the world experiences. From a child to a young adult to an adult to a senior, things become more difficult and cruel as it may seem. However, through this there are always those people that are good to you and treat you with love, those are the ones to stay close to. Quote: “‘How despicably have I acted!’ she cried. ‘I, who have prided myself on my discernment! I, who have valued myself on my abilities! who have often disdained the generous candour of my sister, and gratified my vanity, in useless or blameable distrust. How
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