Sunday, March 14, 2010

Pride and Prejudice (Pg. 18)

8. "I had once had some thought of fixing in town myself--for I am fond of superior society; but I did not feel quite certain that the air of London would agree with Lady Lucas." (Page 18):
Popular opinion of the time period was that the town and urban areas were far “superior” to the country. Once more, Austen distinguishes the themes of class and social standings.

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