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lookitsmegs

Unhappy Camper

Apr 01, 2006 00:44

My roommates really pissed me off tonight. We were watching the Kiera Knightly version of "Pride and Prejudice" and they asked me on a scale of 5 what I would rate it. I said 2.5 and they practically ripped my head off. I was familiar with the plot and found the long gaps in action beautiful but boring and unnecessary. They dissagreed, and while ( Read more... )

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baybee_bon April 1 2006, 21:08:13 UTC

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!

I totally agree. i love the book, but found the movie incredibly dull.... beyond dull. it was lame as a love story too....

inthosestars April 2 2006, 22:21:26 UTC

As a former AP English student, here is my opinion of Pride and Prejudice portrays life in the genteel rural society of the day, and tells of the initial misunderstandings and later mutual enlightenment between Elizabeth Bennet (whose liveliness and quick wit have often attracted readers) and the haughty Darcy. The title Pride and Prejudice refers (among other things) to the ways in which Elizabeth and Darcy first view each other. I think you're right but I also think there is of course a minor love story in there as well... it's what sells ;-).