Question

Elizabeth Bennet possesses tremendous character. Describe at least three ways that she stands up for
herself and stays true to her ideals. Use details from the movie to support your answer.

Answer 1

Three ways in which Elizabeth Bennet shows her tremendous character by standing up for herself and staying true to her ideals in the movie are the following:

1. When Jane falls sick, Elizabeth stands up to her mother and goes to visit Jane at Bingley's house. Mrs. Bennet is only focused on marrying Jane and Bingley, but Elizabeth values Jane's health much more than marriage.

2. Elizabeth stands up to Mr. Darcy when he first proposes to her. Mr. Darcy was so sure of her acceptance that he ended up offending her family, saying their behavior and situation in life were inappropriate. Elizabeth quickly makes it clear that such words are not welcome.

3. Finally, Elizabeth stands up to Lady Catherine, Mr. Darcy's aunt, when the old woman comes to defy her. Lady Catherine tries to force Elizabeth to promise that she (Elizabeth) will never marry Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth, however, does not comply and stays true to her belief that a marriage should happen between people who love each other.

• Elizabeth Bennet is the main character in the famous novel "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen. She is the second oldest of five daughters at a time when women's only purpose in life was to get married.

• Although etiquette and social rules demanded extreme politeness and even submission from women, Elizabeth is brave and outspoken.

• She is ready to to defend her views and opinions, herself and her family, even when dealing with people of a much higher rank than her own.

• Three examples of that, in the movie adaptation of the story, are her standing up to her mother, to Mr. Darcy, and to Lady Catherine, as shown above.

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