Theme Of Pride And Prejudice In 10 Things I Hate About You

How have the authors of Pride and Prejudice & 10 Things I Hate About You shown their central characters’ journeys into an understanding of themselves and their relationships?

The need to be loved and be beloved is one of the central drives of the human condition; it is what propels many of the daily actions that people make. Even the supremely hardened people have this basic human desire. Though this reciprocal attraction and interest seems to be abundant, it is, in frequent cases, difficult to acquire. Intense bitterness or apathy, given time, may sprout the beginnings of a mutual respect and friendship, and eventually, fondness and affection. This journey from mutual disgust into adoration is addressed in the classic novel Pride and Prejudice

Largely in Austen’s work that, before it being published, it would be the title. Elizabeth’s first impressions of Mr Darcy were adverse. A conversation not meant for her ears, is what manipulates the plot of the novel, with Mr Darcy commenting:

‘“Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men. You had better return to your partner and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting your time with me.””

Austen then goes on to remark: ‘Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him.’ These comments indicate that there was animosity between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy. When comparing this novel to the film in question, it was lacklustre in the way of first impressions, or a lack thereof. Kat seemed apathetic to the rebellious and mysterious case of Patrick Verona. Though she states that she has heard the rumours surrounding the Australian, she did not believe that there was any truth to them. Society’s opinion of Patrick was not positive either. He was the terrifying student that the community avoided. Instead of talking to Verona, his classmates would make up ludicrous stories about why he did not attend, or something of the like. Stratford and Verona were in the same situation,

In the case of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, there was a barrier caused by rank; Elizabeth was part of a simple family, with a simple life, whereas Mr Darcy was upper class, wealthy, and on the verge of nobility. Social constructs of Austen’s time would frown upon this union. For Kat and Patrick, the barrier was comparable. Kat Stratford is part of a well-off family, and Patrick was commonly seen as a lowlife, by the surrounding community. Mr Darcy had to stoop for Elizabeth Bennet, just as Patrick had to reach for