Pride and Prejudice

Read Time < 1 mins     Elizabeth remains at Netherfield while Jane recuperates. She notes that Caroline Bingley flirts with Mr. Darcy, but he appears uninterested in her. In fact, he seems increasingly intrigued by Elizabeth’s personality and her ideas. He admits to himself his growing interest in her but is aware that his interest is limited because of […]

Read Time < 1 mins     As Jane’s health has not improved, Mrs. Bennet decides to check on her. She, Kitty, and Lydia make the trip to Netherfield. During the visit, Elizabeth is embarrassed by her family’s behaviour. Mrs. Bennet chatters incessantly, and Lydia boldly asks Bingley when he intends to host a ball. Mr. Bingley is polite about

Read Time 2 mins     Chapter 8 Elizabeth dines at Netherfield with the Bingley’s and Darcy. Her hosts inquire about Jane, but for Mr. Bingley, the sister’s shallow concern confirmed Elizabeth’s dislike of them. Elizabeth feels an intruder. As soon as Elizabeth returned to Jane, Miss Bingley began abusing her.  “Her manners were pronounced to be very bad

Read Time < 1 mins   Chapter 7 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The chapter opens with details about Bennet’s finances, including the entail of the estate to a male Bennet heir, which will prevent any of the Bennet’s daughters from inheriting it. Mrs. Bennet’s family had lived comfortably on her father’s income as an attorney, but her

Read Time < 1 mins   Chapter 6 of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen continues the unfolding narrative of the Bennet family. In this chapter, Mr. Bingley, the wealthy and amiable bachelor who recently moved into Netherfield Park, hosts a ball. The event is highly anticipated by the local community, especially the Bennet sisters, as it presents an opportunity

Read Time < 1 mins   Chapter 5 We learn about the Lucas family and their background. The father, Sir William, received his knighthood and retired from trade. They live very near the Bennets and the eldest daughter, Charlotte, is a particular friend of Elizabeth’s. The Miss Lucas’s pay a visit in order to discuss the ball. Their conversation is

Read Time < 1 mins   Jane and Elizabeth discuss Bingley, and then his sisters. Elizabeth thinks them rude and stand-offish while Jane is determined to think well of everyone. Bingley’s sisters are rich and proud. Bingley has inherited almost a hundred thousand pounds, wealth that has been acquired by trade. Bingley’s father meant to purchase an estate but died,

Read Time 2 mins   In “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, Chapter 3 continues to introduce more of the novel’s main characters and sets the scene for the interactions and events that will unfold throughout the story. Here’s a summary of the key events and characters in Chapter 3: Summary of Chapter 3: The chapter opens with the

Read Time < 1 mins         In Chapter 2 of  Pride and Prejudice, The Bennet family is introduced further. Mr. Bennet is the head of the family, and Mrs. Bennet is eager to see her five daughters married. The arrival of a wealthy young bachelor named Mr. Bingley in their neighbourhood excites Mrs. Bennet, who immediately sets her

Read Time 2 mins I haven’t read a billion of the classics. Probably the only way I would read a book like Pride and Prejudice is this way; narrating it to share with you. Something new. Somewhat of a distraction. We are both in this together. Lets see what we think ….  ‘Chapter One of “Pride and Prejudice” introduces