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Pride and prejudice By Jane Austen

Jane Austen What do you know about Jane Austen?

In pairs research the author Jane Austen. Find out: Her family. Her early life. Her adult life. Her books. How her work was received.

Where can I find this information? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Austen ane.shtmlwww.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/austen_j ane.shtml Use the worksheet provided to jot down what you have found out.

Jane Austen’s books have been made into many films. How many have you seen?

Georgian England Jane Austen was alive during King George III’s reign. King George III Age Grandson of George II Married Charlotte (German) Fifteen children Buried at Windsor. George III was the first Hanoverian monarch to be born in England. He was the son of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, and grandson of George II. He was the first monarch since Queen Anne to put British interests well before those of Hanover. George III ruled for 50 years and fathered 15 children. Australia was colonised. His reign was the age of some of the greatest names in English literature - Jane Austen, Byron, Shelley, Keats and Wordsworth. It was also the time of great statesmen like Pitt and Fox and great captains like Wellington and Nelson. Nelson In 1773 the 'Boston Tea Party' was the first sign of the troubles that were to come in America. The American Colonies proclaimed their independence on July 4th The 1790s saw the French Revolution. The wars with France continued until Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815.

Life for women in Georgian England was very different from today. What can you find out about it ? Watch Becoming Jane and make notes on what life was like for women. How are they expected to meet their husbands? What happens if they don’t marry? Who can inherit money? How can women progress in life? What do you learn about Jane Austen’s life that you didn’t already know?

Use the internet and library to find out more about women in Georgian England /jennyd.html conditions-women-pride-prejudice eportg.cgc.maricopa.edu/published/h/is/.../ index-2.2.shtml This will help you understand the social and historical context of the novel

Now watch the film and answer the questions on the worksheet provided.

Now you have researched the background and watch the film it is time to start studying the text. Remember this essay is entered for your English and English Literature coursework folder.

Good Luck