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Misunderstanding in Pride and Prejudice

One theme throughout this book is the theme of misunderstanding. The characters in this book frequently have misunderstandings about ones intentions or doings.

The biggest by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes. To this discovery succeeded some others equally mortifying....Of this she was perfectly unaware; to her he was only the man who made himself agreeable nowhere, and who had not thought her handsome enough to dance with." -Ch 6

Another misunderstanding is between Jane and Mr. Bingly. Elizabeth convinces Jane that she should play it cool with Bingly to protect her feelings. This causes Bingly to misunderstand Jane's feelings for him and causes him to believe Darcy and his sisters when they say that Jane is not interested in him. Elizabeth's advise to Jane : "If a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavour to conceal it, he must find it out." -Ch 6

Mr. Collins misunderstands Elizabeth when he proposes to her. He believes since this is her first proposal she has denied it and is playing hard to get. But he is wrong Elizabeth still denies Mr Collins. media type="youtube" key="tWx7AF8B0R8" height="390" width="480" 2:30 "I do assure you, Sir, that I have no pretension whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man. I would rather be paid the compliment of being believed sincere. I thank you again and again for the honour you have done me in your proposals, but to accept them is absolutely impossible. My feelings in every respect forbid it. Can I speak plainer? Do not consider me now as an elegant female, intending to plague you, but as a rational creature, speaking the truth from her heart." -Ch 19

These movies connect to the book because they are both based on a big misunderstanding that the characters must work through. In //50 first dates//, they also make fun of dating a bit, which is what Jane Austen did in //Pride and Prejudice//. In //She's the Man,// the drama is all about who likes who, playing it cool, and the big misunderstanding of Viola pretending to be her brother.

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