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Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice': Close Reading and Analysis

A deep dive into the famous text, the characters, plot and modern-day interpretations. Students will learn how Austen creates her magic and why this book is such a classic.

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Rosanna K

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English Literature

15 HOURS

15 LESSONS

Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice': Close Reading and Analysis

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Course Overview


'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' So goes the first line of one of the most celebrated English novels of all time. How has this 19th-century romance remained so captivating, even over two hundred years after it was written? What was life actually like at the time the story is set? How can we read between the lines to understand its characters and themes? And – perhaps most importantly – why is Bridget Jones so hilariously funny?! Prepare for a deep dive into all of this, and more. Pride and Prejudice will make you laugh, cry and fall in love all at once – and this course is going to show you how it does it.

Course Content


15 LESSONS

15 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Introduction and Genre

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Social and Historical Context

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Chapters 1-10 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Chapters 11-20 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Chapters 21-30 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Chapters 31-40 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Chapters 41-50 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Chapters 51-61 Summary and Analysis

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Key Questions and Answers

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Character Analysis: Mr and Mrs Bennet

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Character Analysis: Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Character Analysis of More Minor Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Adaptations: TV and Film

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Conclusion

60 minutes

Key Skills


Textual Analysis

Understanding of Context

Knowledge of Literary Techniques

Debate

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Rosanna K

History, English and Religious Studies Educator

With a History degree from Oxford and a strong interest in philosophy, Rosanna is an energetic and inspiring Educator with a range of interesting courses.

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