Wednesday, October 16, 2013

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, where does the opening scene take palace?

Jane Austen never specifies in her narration where the
first scene is taking place. However, since the conversation takes place between man and
wife, we can assume that it is taking place in a drawing room in Longbourn, the Bennet's
estate. Also, while the narration point of view Austen uses for this novel is Third
Person Omniscient, it is also Limited Omniscient because the narration focuses primarily
on Elizabeth's actions. Very rarely does the narrator zero in on other character's
thoughts and actions but generally follows Elizabeth where ever she goes. Hence, it is
safe to assume that Elizabeth is present and witnessing the conversation, therefore it
may be safe to further assume that the other sisters are also present. The fact that
Elizabeth and possibly even her sisters are present during the conversation lends
further evidence that the first scene is taking place in a drawing room at Longbourn,
rather than in a more private room, such as a bedroom or Mr. Bennet's
library.

All in all, we know that this first scene is most likely
taking place at Longbourn, and even more likely taking place in a drawing
room.

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