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Pride and Prejudice is a novel about money
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
‘Pride and Prejudice is a novel about money.’ How far do you agree with this view? Explore at least two moments from the novel to support your ideas.
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Marking points
- 1 Evaluate the extent to which money is central to the novel.
- 2 Explore at least two moments from the novel.
- 3 Analyse Austen’s methods, including narrative voice, plot and details of wealth.
- 4 Use relevant Regency context about inheritance, class and marriage.
- 5 May balance money against love, self-knowledge and moral judgement.
Why this answer loses marks
Reduces the answer to money and marriage without analysing Austen’s methods or balancing the view.
The examiner report notes that responses often focused on links between money and marriage; stronger responses need developed analysis and an evaluated view of the whole text.