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"On , which in your opinion comes in for sharper criticism from Austen. Support your answer by referring to specific incidents and episodes." pride n., v., 1. high (or too high) opinion of one's own dignity, importance, worth, etc. 2. the cond ....

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... occur in this novel, Jane Austen has shown it in the hands of a notoriously proud character. Because prejudice is not personified (ie. depicted as a major characteristic flaw) I believe that it was not to be the object of Jane Austen's sharper criticism. Jane Austen has depicted pride in her minor (functional) characters as a means of demonstrating it's importance as a theme of this novel. Lady Catherine is one of the main offenders, her airs, arrogance and pride are fuelled by other characters like Mr Collins who is put there to satire proud people and their followers. Another important character to note is Mr Darcy. He is an extremely ...