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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Let's develop the following crossword on the book pride and prejudice.

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Connections between the world of the story and the real world today.

  • Fight for inheritance

- His father was one of the finest men that ever lived. He was my godfather and he promised me inheritance. But when he died, Mr. Darcy kept the money himself.

  • A rich family member should not marry a member of a poor family

-But her family has no money or manners, judging from the sister and the mother.Jane will never marry a gentleman- said miss Bingley.

  • letters

- Oh Elizabeth!,she said - it's a letter from Miss Bingley. They have all left for London. And Mr. Bingley didn't even say good bye.

  • Marry another family member

- I received a letter from Mr. Collins, who, as you remember, is my cousin.........

When they were alone Mr. Collins cleared throat, stuck out his chest, and said - you can guess why i wish to see you shall be the one to marry me.

Elizabeth covered her mouth to hide a smile......

  • To ride a horse

While Lydia flirted shamelessly, Elizabeth and Jane looked up to find Darcy and Bingley on horseback, coming down the street.

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Interesting vocabulary in the story

1. Abruptly (Adverb): Sudden or unexpected.

• He pulled back abruptly with shocked eyes.

2. Awkward (Adjective): Causing difficulty, hard to do or deal with.

• He had put her in a very awkward position this morning.

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3. Clutch (Verb): Grasp something tightly.

• She clutches the biggest part of the cake..

4. Despise (Verb): Feel contempt or a deep repugnance.

• I don't want to despise this meal..

5. Eager (Adjective): Wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable.

• They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news..

6. Flirt (Verb): Act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.

  • Cynthia was careful not to flirt with Peter again, because he broken her heart the last year..

7. Gossip (Noun): Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details which are not confirmed as true.

• He became the subject of much local gossip..

8. Manners (Noun): Ways that are socially correct and show respect for their comfort and their feelings.

• He had the bad manners to keep interrupting whoever was speaking.

9. Repay (Verb): To pay back or to reward someone or something.

  • He will repay the money tomorrow, I am true to his word.

10. Shamelessly (Adverb): In a way that shows that you are not ashamed, especially about something generally considered unacceptable.

• The company has shamelessly abandoned its principles.

11. Shrug (Verb): Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference.

• Katie lifted one shoulder in an elegant shrug.

12. Woe (Noun): Grievous distress, affliction, or trouble.

  • My daughter experienced such woe when her boyfriend dumped her.

Interesting passages in the story

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.“-she is no better than the others. Jane is prettier. And what about Mary, Kitty, and Lydia? –They are all silly girls, but Elizabeth is the Smartest by far.”

Chapter 1, page 9

“He’s not like us. He has a right to think that he’s better -I could forgive his pride if he had not hurt mine- said Elizabeth, frowning. When the ball was over, Elizabeth was more than happy to leave.”

Chapter 1, page 13

-Well, anyway, I like Jane Bennet- said Miss Bingley. – But her family has no money or manner, judging from the sister and the mother. Jane will never marry a gentleman.”

The men said nothing, and turned away.

Chapter 2, page 17

“But then Darcy caught sight of Mr. Wickham. Darcy’s face turned angry and Wickham’s grew pale. They turned from each other.”

Chapter 4, page 22

“-I see that he has lost your friendship- said Elizabeth, hoping to get more information. Darcy made no answer. She went on – Do you ever allow yourself to be blinded by prejudice, Mr. Darcy? -I hope not- said Darcy- Why do you ask? -I hear people say many different things about you. I am only trying to understand.”

Chapter 5, page 27

“The following months passed quickly. Jane left for London to stay with her favorite aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. Elizabeth, meanwhile, saw a lot Wickham and still couldn’t understand how Darcy could have treated him so viciously.”

Chapter 7, page 34

“So it has been Darcy, Elizabeth thought to herself, not miss Bingley, that drove the two apart. How pompous of him to ruin her sister’s dreams simply because of his stupid prejudice.”

Chapter 8, page 38

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“Darcy came walking up, looking as though he had barely slept. He gave Elizabeth a letter, mumbled an explanation, and then left before she could say a word. After he had gone, Elizabeth opened the letter and began to read.”

Chapter 10, page 44

“Several gloomy weeks passed at home. Elizabeth thought often of Darcy and she had misunderstood him, but there was no correcting her mistakes now.”

Chapter 11, page 47

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“Soon the Bennet family received some more news. Mr. Bingley was coming to town once again. When he arrived to pay a visit to the Bennets. Elizabeth was shocked to see Mr. Darcy with him. The men entered and Jane’s face went pale. Elizabeth noticed, though, that Jane’s eyes sparkled as she began to talk to Mr. Bingley.”

Chapter 13, page 56

Elizabeth blushed and asked, -Darcy, when did you begin to love me? We did not like each other’s at first. I was not very nice and neither were you.

-I admired the liveliness of your mind -I think you had grown tired of people trying to please you- Elizabeth laughed- It was my good luck to be so rude.

Chapter 14, page 60

“And speaking like this, they went on walking for hours. They did not pay attention to their direction, or what they passed, or how much time went by. They were too busy being in love.”

Chapter 14, page 62

Cultural references in the story

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  • Inheritance only for men.
  • It's a disgrace of a daughter runs away with a man without marrying.

(Lydia with George)

Examples

  • Dances in the wealthy's manors. ( Bingley's ball)
  • Use of polite and formal language.
  • The eligible Mr. Bingley was going to be there.

  • Elizabeth, who didn’t like the idea of being put on display.

  • Jane will never marry a gentleman.

  • The housekeeper said – look there is a portrait of him.

  • Mr. Collins laughed – oh, I understand that you ladies feel you must reject the first offer. I understand it’s all part of the game.
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