Analysis of style and Structure.Marina Section 1

Theme:

                I think the theme overall is reputation, class and love, especially in the 18^th century.

                Reputation is huge in society in this time period. This book shows that a woman's reputation is one of the most looked at and important things. A woman is expected to behave a certain way and if not she is opened to be criticized. For example this is shown when Elizabeth walks into the Netherfleids looking unappealing. Because of this action she was now given a bad reputation becoming someone who is snobby and bad-mannered regardless the reason for unacceptable appearance.

Love is another huge thing in society in this time period. Every single young woman/gentlemen was to be married and if you were not there was something wrong with you. For example, in the beginning of this novel when word or Mr.Bingley was coming to town, they automatically assumed that he is in search for a wife. Also  the theme love implies that it is important, so no matter what society says you must find who you truly love and who makes you happy. This novel shows that Darcy and Elizabeth go against the common good of society.

Class is another big theme in this book because there are many clashes between the middle class and the upper class. In this book there is a specific way that the each class is supposed to act ,for example the highest class must act with a polite and well- mannered attitude. However it is not expected as much from the middle class, and if you are well-mannered you are worthy of being part of the upper class. And it also shows that because many characters began to act as social inferiors to the lower classes.

Narrative Structure

In the book, “Pride and Prejudice” the narrative structure is a narrator. There is someone telling the story and giving the reader an understanding of the story. The author makes the reader understand by describing what's happening and how each character feels.

Symbolism

Jane Austen does not use the technique of symbolism in her writing.

Literary Devices

Irony is used when Elizabeth is talking about Mr. Darcy “Yes; but intricate characters are the most amusing. They have at least that advantage.”...” But people alter themselves so much, that there is something new to be observed in them forever. “  this shows that someone's behavior can be shown in many ways but it can be easily changed to. It's ironic because she is talking about Mr. Darcy changing however it is also foreshadowing that she is going to change and so will her behaviour.