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The novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was originally titled First Impressions. This is significant because it reflects the values and attitudes of 19th century England, and portrays the main themes of the novel. It is set in England during the 1800’s and ....

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.... appearance. “Oh! My dear, I am quite delighted with him. He is so excessively handsome!” (Page 16) Mrs Bennett has a driving force in her behaviour to marry her daughters to wealthy men, who were financially stable and socially accepted, so her liking to Mr Bingley is reinforced by his interest in her eldest daughter Jane. “Mr Bingley thought her quite beautiful, and danced with her twice. Think of that my dear; he actually danced with her twice; and she was the only creature in the room that he asked a second time!” (Page 15) In contrast, Mrs Bennett’s first impression of Mr Darcy was that he is cold, abrupt, and proud. This is estab ....