1. an introduction to the novel
Pride and Prejudice
an introduction to the novel

2. Remember it’s a Comedy
With literature, comedy doesn’t mean laugh-out-loud funny, rather it means:
a plot designed to provide enjoyment
written in a light, familiar, bantering, and/or satirical style
It begins in difficulty, involves its characters in amusing situations, and ends happily—but not all comedies are humorous and lighthearted (especially not 100% of the time)
It differs from burlesque/farce: comedy has a more closely knit plot, more sensible and intelligent dialogue, and more plausible characterization
It often stresses some oddity or incongruity of character, speech, or action—perhaps through caricature or exaggeration

3. Use a Bilateral Lens Subtle Humor Explicit Humor
Often missed, but always present. Look for this mainly in the dialogue:
Puns
Witty banter
Verbal irony
A more “slapstick” type of humor. Look for this in the characterization and plot:
Caricature
Parody
Situational irony

4. Use your RJ Questions
Warning! Don’t wait until the end of each volume to answer the RJ questions:
These should be present in your mind during every chapter, every paragraph, every sentence, even every phrase.
Capture your thoughts, ideas, questions, answers, etc. AS THEY COME to you. Your RJ should always be present so you can jot such items down the moment they are unearthed.

5. Now, check out Pride & Prejudice
Volume 1 is DUE on Wednesday,