Estates
One of the biggest symbols in this novel were Estates. Estates revealed a great deal of information on a person and their character. It showed how wealthy an individual was, and its styling and interior revealed the owners character. Austen presented us with four main estates in her novel. We have Mr. Darcy's grand estate Pemberely, the Bennet's estate Netherfield, Bingley's estate Longbourn, and finally Lady Catherine's estate Rosings. The Bennet's estate Netherfield is very modest, and its intentions are to suit and house a family. The three other estates main intentions however, are to display their owner's vast wealth. Pemberley is the most breathtaking of the three, and it's lavish style and magnificent scenery accurately depicts Mr. Darcy's great wealth. It revealed Mr. Darcy's exquisite taste and character to Elizabeth, and it is there were she grew fond of Mr. Darcy. Through Rosing's we are shown Lady Catherine's "superior" demeanor. Her estate is grand and pristine and reveals Lady Catherine's necessity for everything to seem of the higher class. Estates do far than simply house the occupants, they reveal a great deal of information on those who own them.
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Balls
Balls were one of the only if not the only way for girls to socialize with guys during this time period. During balls, girls would meet their potential suitors and dance with them multiple times if they were truly interested. Mrs. Bennet tried and succeeded in setting Jane up with the rich and wealthy Mr. Bingley. Many mother also attempted to do this. They would seek out the wealthiest suitor in the ball, and have their daughters dance with him. Women showed off their various skills in dancing and piano during balls in their best attempt to lure the wealthiest of suitors.
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