It's amazing that one of the most celebrated love stories in British history has such an intolerable main character. I'm reading the book for university and finding him increasingly difficult to believe, let alone the man which Elizabeth finally decides to marry. I know later there are contributing factors which may tempt her but the original comment certainly wouldn't tempt a modern girl now. However, I have not reached the end of the novel yet and it may change my opinion then, but I'm not sure I will.
Maybe I'm just bitter, I cannot say I am a Jane Austen fan, I find her novels quite difficult to get through and very stereotypical for their era. I struggle to find the characters likable, Mrs Bennett is only interested in marrying off her daughters to achieve status. Mr Bennett, if anything is the most agreeable character as he frowns upon Mrs Bennetts activites when trying to make Elizabeth marry Mr Collins. I am currently watching the film with Keira Knightly and finding it much more tolerable than the book.
I felt the same way when I was in college, I hated reading her novels for lit classes. As I've gotten older though I have found that I like her novels more than I used to :) New follower from blogaholic, have a great week! You can find me at
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Hi I am a new GFC follower! I have fallen in love with Jane Austen. I read P&P, S&S, and Mansfield Park. I have to admit that I end of laughing over the absurdity of some of it. Always the bottom line of how much money do you have and will you marry my daughter. For some unknown reason, I am hooked. I would love if you visited and followed my blog when you have a moment. Look forward to reading more here. I posted your write up on My Life.'s face book page. Donna
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haha, I am finding myself to be more understanding of Darcy as the novel evolves but Austen seems to write in a way which gives the reader extreme boredom! I was much more entertained by the film and as a person who as a general rule doesn't like adaptations it says a lot! I just can't get away from these sterotypes that you find laughable as much as me, enough to really enjoy the romantic love story!
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