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North & South and the Parallels to Pride and Prejudice

I noticed while I was watching North and South that there are very similar themes to Pride and Prejudice. A man who seems mean and aloof, a stuck up girl who has refused him twice and got a proposal earlier on…Falling in love in the second proposal. It would be interesting to explore all the similarities

You can definitely draw parallels, but they are distinctly different in thematic issues, characterization, social issues, etc. Also, you stated "while I was watching," therefore, you could simply deal with the adaptations--I believe there has only been one of N&S, but MANY of Pride and Prejudice--centering on one of the Pride and Prejudice versions. I am a huge Austen and Gaskell fan, but I am uncertain how much I agree with the validity of parallels that can be drawn. But, as I always say, I do enjoy when I am uncertain about a connection in literature and then am proved wrong, allowing me to grow as a reader! – danielle577 7 years ago
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There remains much to be explored about connections with Elizabeth Gaskell, Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters. Not only did Gaskell write a biography of Charlotte Brontë, there are fruitful overlapping themes begging to be explored, reworked, etc. – JudyPeters 7 years ago
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Mr. Darcy and why he is so attractive to modern readers

Anyone who has read Pride and Prejudice has probably fallen in love with Mr. Darcy. But why do we love him so much? This could focus on why we may relate to him or what is it about his "standoffish" personality that we like.

Maybe the girls were touched by his change of heart at the end, it demonstrates sensitivity, a necessary element in any steamy romance. – RadosianStar 8 years ago
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The first thing this makes me think of is Jess from Gilmore Girls--what is it about the sulky, smart, utterly uninterested "dark" man with a heart of gold that remains timeless and timelessly attractive? – Sasha Kohan 8 years ago
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I believe that part of the answer to this question is rooted in what women find attractive in general. A man who is "standoffish" is intriguing, and his initial rudeness exciting. Hate is not the opposite of love, after all, indifference is. – C8lin 8 years ago
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I think part of appeal of Darcy relates to how Austen constructs her narrative. In the early parts of the novel, we are led to believe that Darcy is a standoffish, arrogant, individual based off Elizabeth's interactions with him. However, as the novel progesses,Elizabeth and the reader get to see a different side of the character and our opinions of him changes significantly. – SeanGadus 8 years ago
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Another idea to add to his character appeal is his letters to Elizabeth and the intimate effect they have on both her and the reader. – musaie 7 years ago
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I personally like Tilney, Brandon, and Wentworth better than Darcy (gasp)! But I definitely think Darcy has appeal. What draws me to him is the fact that he's mistaken for cold and arrogant when in truth, he's shy and has a painful past that makes him distrustful. That wins audience sympathy and empathy, even if said audience sometimes cringes at his choices. Personally, I see Darcy as a fairly realistic romantic hero, esp. when compared to what you'd find in say, Harlequin books. Then again, I'm an Austen fan and biased, so do with that what you like. – Stephanie M. 7 years ago
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Oct 21, 2016 jacklynr This was a really well done article. Very encouraging to me; I wish I had the time to write more.	The Neediness of a Writer
Oct 19, 2016 jacklynr This is so true. I am leaning toward the editing career path and enjoy making writing better. Editors rise up.	Where Did All the Editors Go?
Oct 19, 2016 jacklynr Great article, I have recently been exploring ways of beating writers block and this really opened my mind to what I do subconsciously. When I write, I am a perfectionist.	Using Zen Philosophy to Improve Creativity and Overcome Writer’s Block
Oct 19, 2016 jacklynr What I have always heard to become a better writer is to read lots! I was able to interview an author and that is the advice she gave me.	Can you Teach Someone how to Become a Writer?