Pride and Prejudice

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussion of gender discrimination.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Pride and Prejudice is widely considered one of the most famous love stories in literature. How familiar were you with the story and characters when you began reading? Why do you think the novel remains so popular?

2. While much of the novel revolves around the love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, other characters and plots also play significant roles (for example, the relationship between Lydia and Wickham, or Charlotte’s decision to marry Mr. Collins). Were you surprised by these other plots, and did you find them engaging? Why do you think the action of the novel does not revolve solely around Elizabeth and Darcy?

3. Have you read other novels by Jane Austen? If so, how did those other texts shape your expectations of Pride and Prejudice? Why do you think Pride and Prejudice is likely the best-known and most popular of her novels?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Family dynamics within the Bennet family have a significant impact on Elizabeth and Jane. Were any of these dynamics recognizable to you from your own family? Did you think that Mr.