Lori Sumlin AP English Mrs. Willocks August 28, 2001 Social Atmosphere Portrayed through the Ball Scene Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, contains numerous scenes involving parties or other social occasions. One extremely significant social event is the ball at which Elizabeth first encounters Darcy. This scene thoroughly portrays the society to which they belong, as well as the pride, prejudice, and general feelings of superiority of many of the characters. The society that the Bennets belong …showed first 75 words of 869 total…

…showed last 75 words of 869 total…scene is a crucial scene in Pride and Prejudice because it shows how the society in which they live is, as well as how the characters are in terms of their pride, prejudice, and impudence. The reader views the scene and the characters as if he or she is a guest at the ball. The opinions formed provide the reader with a sense of familiarity that gives insight into the society and it’s members.