Page#29—Pride and Prejudice11/3/14 Aim: How can we begin to familiarize ourselves with early 19 th century England? Do Now: Write about a time where your parents/siblings did something that embarrassed you. How did you handle the situation?

Satire (Noun) a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Homework: Research—Will be checked! *Due tomorrow* What is the Regency Period? Who is in power in England? (Regent, George III) How is Austen’s world affected by such international developments as the Napoleonic War, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution? What elements of popular culture mark this period? Research styles of dress, art, music, dance, and games. Suggested Resources: w.pemberley.com

True or False? 1. First impressions are often wrong. 2. Children are rarely justified in being embarrassed by their parents. 3. Parents should have some say about whom their children marry. 4. Families should be concerned with what others think.

Pride and Prejudice Published in 1813

READ! What are some characteristics of early 19 th century England?

On page 29 of your notebooks What would you do if your crush said you’re not “good-looking” enough for him/her?

In groups of four… Share what you found in groups of four. One person should choose to share a fact for the following categories: Government (Regency Period) International Developments Popular Culture—Music, Dance, and Games Popular Culture—Art, Dress, and Literature

9 The Regency Period The Regency period in the United Kingdom is the period between 1811 and 1820, when King George III was deemed unfit to rule and his son, later George IV, was instated to be his proxy as Prince Regent. The term is often expanded to apply to the years between 1795 and 1837, a time characterized by distinctive fashions, politics and culture. In this sense, it can be considered to be a transitional period between "Georgian" and "Victorian" eras. The era was distinctive for its architecture, literature, fashions, and politics.

10 Social Customs Dances figure prominently in Jane Austen’s novels. Whether performed in public assembly rooms in Meryton or in private at the Netherfield Ball, dances offered social opportunities for young people to mix and mingle and converse in an acceptable fashion. In an era when a young lady of good breeding was strictly chaperoned and escorted everywhere she went, she would find it difficult during a routine day to meet privately with a single gentleman, even one who was courting her.

11 Since a dance would often last for half an hour, the dancers had ample time to converse, flirt, and even touch one another in an accepted manner. A gentleman would, of course, never ask a young lady to dance unless he was first introduced to her. During this era people were often judged for their ability to dance skilfully, and a gentleman was pressured to cut a fine figure on the dance floor.

What do you notice about the way women dressed in 19 th century England?

Pg #30 Pride & Prejudice: Ch /5/14 Aim: How can we begin to understand the characters in Pride and Prejudice? Do Now: True or False: 1. Love at first sight is a common occurrence. 2. People communicate more effectively in the twenty-first century than they did during the nineteenth century. 3. Playing “hard to get” is useful in attracting members of the opposite sex.

INTRODUCTIONS AND GREETINGS 1) A gentleman may not greet a lady in public unless she acknowledges him first. 2) No acquaintance of equal or higher rank may begin without a formal introduction by a suitable third party 3) Women curtsy and men bow when formally introduced. 4) Once introduced, you must acknowledge the presence of the other person in public. If you do not do so, you are “cutting” the other person – excluding them from your social network and revealing that you no longer view them as worthy of respect. 5) An unmarried lady may not write and send letters to a male acquaintance unless she is engaged to him 6) Married women have higher status than single women and are treated accordingly. 7) You do not speak of private matters in front of servants. 18) Well-bred men and women are polite, graceful, considerate, speak softly, do not boast, and do not intrude their presence upon others.

On your character chart… Fill out at least one characteristic for each character below: Mr. Bennet Mrs. Bennet Elizabeth Jane Mr. Darcy Mr. Bingley

On page 30… Use your research to compare the activities of young people in the late 19th century to the lives of teens today. In your notebooks, chart the similarities and the differences between 19th century and 21st century lives.

First Impressions What is the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet? How does Austen convey the tone Mr. Bennet uses with his wife? What is Elizabeth’s first impression of Mr. Darcy? How might this affect how she views him later on in the book?

Question to discuss with a peer When a person reveals him/herself to you (good or bad qualities), are you quick to judge them, or do you give them the benefit of the doubt?

Foil Characters In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character. [fictionprotagonist [

Read! Chapter 5-6 Which characters are foils?

Quote analysis Groups of 4 Analyze meaning of the quote How does this quote relate to people today? What does this reveal about 19 th century England?