Pride and Prejudice, a Novel

A recent read of mine I have indulged myself in was the Pride and Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen. I was quite intrigued by the book, and though written in the early 18^th century it is a timeless novel and can be applied to today.

Austen portrays in this novel the many challenges of social class especially when it comes to love and marriage. Other things in this novel include social esteem, marriage for the sake of surviving at the time, reputation, family structure, deceit and of course pride and prejudices.

The sense of humor and irony in this book carrying on a serious topic leads it to be a masterpiece written in a highly esteemed manner.  In dealing with issues of the ego, Jane Austen’s approach to this quality takes a whirlwind in many directions in the book. Elizabeth Benett, or Lizzie, is the main character whom we see things mostly through her eyes. Lizzie, a strong independent woman turns out to be one of the most prideful characters in this book, of course without complete acknowledgment. Her clouded judgment leads her to despair at times, silly Lizzie

There are no male heirs to pass the Benett’s estate to except Lizzie’s awful cousin who offers his hand in marriage. (Jane crafted many well personalities for the characters).  Mr. Collins, the cousin ends up with a woman who is the voice of practicality. When you read the novel you will see this. Charlotte, Lizzie’s best friend will willingly take his hand despite who he is, for the sake of what he has and the comfort of living.

The novel is so well and impacting it is still used to today in major media and even rewritten literature platforms. It is constantly being reproduced throughout the years. The next film about to be released is “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”. Well, that’s gonna be..uh…interesting.