Due Tuesday, October 15th - "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen - Pages 182-210 (Chapters XLVI - L)

1)  Read Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen (pages 182-210, chapters XLVI - L).
2)  Compose a blog response using 2-3 direct quotations from the text.  Remember to respond to each other.  I look forward to your responses.

Below is the Cozy Classics version of the novel...

I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

VIII.

Due Friday, October 11th - Thoughts on "Becoming Jane"

Overview and Directions:  Now that we finished viewing Becoming Jane, I would like you to reflect on the film.  Use the following discussion questions to explore the film further.  Attend to at least two questions from Part I, and two questions from Part II for a total of four questions.  I look forward to your responses.

Part I:  Questions for Further Investigation

1. Why does Jane refuse to marry without affection?
2. Why does Mrs. Austen place so much pressure on Jane to accept Mr. Wisley’s proposal?
3. How does this marriage debate relate to her own life choices?
4. If you were Jane, would you appease your family by marrying for money over happiness?
5. What would you tell Jane to console her during this troublesome situation?
6. Who else in the movie deals with unwanted restrictions on their lives?

Part II:  Personal Reflections

Share your responses to the questions below and offer advice as to how to confront unwanted or unwarranted expectations.

1. What do family members and friends expect from you?
2. Do you feel pressure to look or behave in a certain way? Why?
3. What does society expect of you now? In the future?
4. How do you react to these expectations? Do you accept them or rebel against them?
5. What do you expect from others?
6. Do you ever pressure other people into doing things? Why?
7. What do you expect from your close family members and friends?
8. Do you feel your expectations are fair and realistic? Why or why not?
9. What do you expect out of yourself? What goals do you wish to attain in the near or distant future?