Here is a thematic introduction to Pride and Prejudice. I've chosen to focus on the theme of Pride and the negative affects that it can have on people.

Here is a quick summary of the storyline that you can expect in Pride and Prejudice. There are a lot of characters, but it will all make sense in time. I promise!

Here are a just a few points to consider before jumping into the details of Pride and Prejudice.

A brief explanation to the major characters in Pride and Prejudice

These are the major themes discussed in the book. Themes can be difficult to understand at times, so look for how these themes develop from the very beginning of the novel.

Quotes and dialogue from a story really help illuminate themes and motifs in a story. Here are three quotes that I think are important to Pride and Prejudice.

Lecture notes for Pride and Prejudice

Here is a thematic introduction to Sense and Sensibility. I've chosen to focus on the journey that one must take to understand reality--regardless of whether he/she has sense or sensibility.

Here is a quick summary of the storyline that you can expect in Sense and Sensibility. I really love how Austen illuminates the differences between Elinor and Marianne. Great story!

Here are a just a few points to consider before jumping into the details of Sense and Sensibility.

A brief explanation to the major characters in Sense and Sensibility. This lecture should help you understand who is who in the story.

These are the major themes discussed in the book. Themes can be difficult to understand at times, so look for how these themes develop from the very beginning of the novel.

Quotes and dialogue from a story really help illuminate themes and motifs in a story. Here are three quotes that I think are important to Sense and Sensibility.

Lecture notes for Sense and Sensibility

Here is a thematic introduction to Emma. I've chosen to focus on the theme of communication; or in this case, miscommunication.

Here is a quick summary of the storyline that you can expect in Emma. This is one of my favourite Jane Austen stories because of the great character development!

Here are a just a few points to consider before jumping into the details of Emma.

A brief explanation to the major characters in Sense and Sensibility. This lecture should help you understand who is who in the story.

These are the major themes discussed in the book. Themes can be difficult to understand at times, so look for how these themes develop from the very beginning of the novel.

Quotes and dialogue from a story really help illuminate themes and motifs in a story. Here are three quotes that I think are important to Emma.

Lecture notes for Emma

3 wrap-up points to remember about Jane Austen novels.

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