Today I'm discussing Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and exploring the characters, themes, and historical context surrounding the classic work.
This is the first video in a new, sporadic series on the channel where I share my thoughts on classic literary works and explain why there are still highly relevant today.
Beyond the complex relationships and familial dynamics within the story, the book exemplifies Austen's perspective on marriage and happiness. Through her characters, she expresses what a successful union between two partners looks like in order to achieve long-term personal happiness for both parties. We also see the inevitable flaws that underly the pursuit of materialist advantage or the act of pandering to societal expectations.
What do you think about P&P and happiness in the context of marriage? Comment below!
Timecodes:
0:00 - New Series
1:28 - Jane Austen & Historical Context
6:10 - Characters & Brief Plot
12:51 - Main Themes: Marriage & Happiness
21:03 - Ideal Marital Happiness
22:49 - Pride & Prejudice
26:25 - Wrap Up
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25 июл 2024