Pride & Prejudice
pages 212 - 245
Identify the speaker and the context of each of the following quotations and then reflect in detail. Be sure to analyze each, to identify and discuss any relevant literary terms, and to connect the significance to the rest of the novel where applicable.


1. “Is not he a charming man? I am sure my sisters must all envy me. I only hope that they may have half my good luck. They must all go to Brighton. That is the place to get husbands.” (212)

2 . "How should you have liked making sermons?" (220)

3. “Exceed their income! My dear Mr. Bennet what are you talking of? Why, he has four or five thousand a year, and very likely more . . . Oh, my dear Jane, I am so happy . . . I was sure you could not be so beautiful for nothing!” (234)

4. “Obstinate, headstrong girl! I am ashamed of you! Is this your gratitude for my attentions to you last spring? . . . I came here with the determined resolution of carrying my purpose; nor will I be dissuaded from it. I have not been used to submit to any person’s whims . . . I will not be interrupted. Hear me in silence.”(239)