Pride and Prejudice First Impressions

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 Austen focuses on a society whose opinions are based on first impressions. This is achieved through cultural context, characterisation, narratorial commentary, and methods/techniques. During the 19th Century, first impressions were …

…them.) The title ?First Impressions? is very significant, because the novel revolves around issues which are based on judgemental people, who make and break first impressions. Characterisation and cultural context are used to portray this, and the reader is positioned to understand that relationships based on first impressions have no substance. Both characters develop throughout the novel, and their first impressions of each other gradually change. Darcy?s pride diminishes, as does Elizabeth?s prejudice.