Pride and Prejudice

In Jane Austen's second-published novel, Pride and Prejudice, the original quote reads, "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you" (Austen, 170). However, Joe Wright, the director of the 2005 adaptation, changed the quote to better fit the feeling of desperation and tension in the film. Nevertheless, the scene in both the book and movie acts as a significant turning point in the story's plot. While this is not the love declaration that seals the happy ending for Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, it is an insight into the character of Elizabeth and Jane herself. During the Regency period, women were expected to marry the most eligible gentlemen to secure a future for themselves and their families. However, much like Elizabeth, Jane was a daughter with no promised inheritance from her father and denied a proposal that would secure her future because she was not in love with the man who proposed. This is significant because it showcases how Jane's values translated into her characters' acts and feelings. 

Photo citation: GlassofWhiskey. Pride and Prejudice Screengrab. WWW.Pinterest.Co.Uk, Pinterest, https://i.pinimg.com/564x/47/b5/47/47b547ad30201ad69099c2cb6faff682.jpg. Accessed 2024. 



Audio Citation: Wright , Joe. “Pride & Prejudice (2005) - ‘last Man in the World’ Clip.” YouTube, Focus Films , 3 July 2020, youtu.be/_BgYPrKqf2o?si=kOCFS9E79s4YYWx5.