Pride & Prejudice Characters & Connections
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- Pride & Prejudice Characters & Connections
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I've out together this video to show the characters of Pride & Prejudice and their connections to one another.
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You showed that exact moment where Charlotte Lucas realizes her fate with Mr. Collins. So well-acted, so beautifully subtle yet expressive.
Yes that moment and expression were a pivots moment for Charlotte. Well acted indeed!
I find it fascinating that this show, aired almost 30 years ago and recently discovered by me, seems to be just as popular now than it was then. I find myself completely obsessed with the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth, so immersed in all of the characters, even the not-so-savory ones, and caught up emotionally in the storyline that hardly an hour goes by that I don't recall a scene from it. I think that romance, no matter what the era it occurs, is timeless and attractive, and appeals to all of us who desire to have it in our lives. It makes the experience all the better to hear you break down characters and scenes for us in that smooth, dulcet voice of yours. Thank you for another wonderful walk through the pages of Pride and Prejudice.
Thank you 🙏
The stalwart efforts of this production- which to me brought the story and the romance to life, really help its longevity.
I’m in the same stage of (dare I say) obsession as yourself, having recently retired and finally finding time to read and watch movies. There must be a 12-step program somewhere for Austenites like us.
It does say at the end of the book that although Lydia would ask Elizabeth to ask Darcy to help them, Elizabeth never bothered him with that but would help them herself out of her own money, as did Jane.
The musical addition to Mr Hurst’s intro had me chuckling 🤣🤣
I thought it would be worth a wee laugh…not that Mr Hurst should be laughed at 🤣
I've watched P&P a hundred times, but this is my favourite version. I never get tired of watching the chemistry ignite between Miss B & Mr D. Jennifer and Colin were made to play those roles, they were perfect Georgian Soulmates. I think they were actually dating at the time, hence the 'electricty' in their scenes..Your character cheat sheet was a great way to refresh our memories of the brilliant cast. I also loved Mr Bennett, he had everyone sussed and knew BS when he heard it. This is the most sublime, timeless romance. It shows us that love conquers all. The message is still relevant centuries later.. It's as inspiring today, as it was the day Jane Austen finished her final chapter. Anyway, thank you for sharing this, it's a rather pleasant diversion from a jaded, cynical, modern world.☮️🇦🇺
We could all do with a bit of Mr. Bennet in our lives...seeing the BS at a hundred paces 🤣
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏
HA HA! Loved that musical take on Mr. Hurst!!! 😂😂🎶🎶🎶
I thought it was quite fitting 🤣
Same! Got me thinking about other musical takes. My vibe would be:
Elizabeth - Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield because of her spirit.
Jane - Enchanted by T-Swift because Jane’s smitten and Tay has a song for everything.
Mrs. Bennet - Basket Case by Green Day - love her, but she’s a bit cray-cray.
Mary - Slumber Dear Maid - Mary’s version - am I right?
Lydia - Bad Girls by MIA - lots of modern options here.
Kitty - Single Ladies - Beyoncé - applicable to almost any girl at the dances.
A very good synopsis of the characters and the multi-layered relationships between them, well done!
Thank you 🙏
Yes, I enjpyed this video, thank you and I am pleased you use the 1995 version, my favourite.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you! Mr Hurst was hilarious)
In P&P I like "the habbit" of Elisabeth first to refuse to marry the man, and then come accidentally to see his house. Like, she refused but still curious enough to see exactly WHAT she refused😂
And when she’s waking around the inside of Pemberley and stands at the window and says to herself “and of all this, I could have been Mistress” I wonder if that was one of the moments she realised love over financials might not have been the correct choice!
@@TudorSmith Maybe all we need is love, but sometimes love is not enough)
It was just Mr Darcy's luck, find one woman in his acquaintance who didn't want to be Mrs Darcy, and fall in love with her. Probably for this exact reason)
I don't think Mr Hurst is an insignificant character. He is this book's example of a character Austen usually includes to show her distain for the upper classes. Here is someone who looks down on the Bennets because they are of a lower social standing than he is, but Austen portrays him as a drunken, slovenly twit with none of the intelligence or wit of Elizabeth (or her father). But he, the Bingley sisters and society itself, consider him superior because of his wealth and rank. Although he doesn't take part in any plot developments, his presence is there to show how ridiculous the class system was (and is!)
And a side look at what Jane Austen thought about alcoholism
I've always thought Mr. Collins and Mr. Darcy were both connected in their views regarding Elizabeth. Of course, their characters are not at all similar (and Mr. Collins' proposal is comical while Darcy's is serious), but if you look at their proposals, it is amazing how much they have in common in their assumptions about money and gender. Both men expect Elizabeth to immediately and gratefully accept, both think their merit is obvious and that they are marrying beneath them (Mr. Collins remarks that he won't mention the small amount of money she will bring with her), both are surprised and angered by her refusal, and both need a lot of convincing to believe her rejection comes from her heart and not from other sources (womanly wiles/insulted by honesty). Mr. Collins explicitly seeks Lady Catherine's approval; we do not know what Mr. Darcy thinks in this regard, but the timing of his proposal meant that if successful she would have known while Elizabeth was still visiting (Elizabeth even toys playfully with this thought in the book).
One of the most beautiful voices ever
Elizabeth sending money to Lydia and Wickham from her own purse is definitely mentioned in the final chapter of P and P. Also about the wick hams spending so long at Bingley and Jane’s house that Bingley talks about maybe giving them a hint to leave!
I am obsessed by these Pride & Prejudice videos!
Many thanks to you, Tudor Smith! I only came across your channel recently and am truly having a great time watching your videos!
Thanks very much. I hope you find them enjoyable 👍
I enjoyed your video with the really well done interconnected character chart! It was a fun way to revisit the story. It also reminds me I should rewatch the 1995 series again. 😊
Thank you 🙏
I love anything you do about P&P! Don't forget Mary's interest in Mr. Collins. I think Mr. Bennett is portrayed leniently in the movie. He actually is bad with money and a terrible father. He should have made sure his daughters were more accomplished and more educated, hut all they do really is waste time. He admits his poor judgment in choosing a stupid wife. But Mrs. Bennett is to be admired for doing her damnedest with limited resources to get her daughters married, for good reasons. It seems like she was raised to be gracious, but can't really manage it - her parents must have been thrilled that she bewitched Mr. Bennett.
Love all of your videos about P&P!
Thank you 🙏
@TudorSmith Well, aren't you sweet! 😘 from Savannah Georgia
I often wondered what Mr Bennett saw in Mrs Bennett which led him to marry her.
This is very interesting and I appreciate the time and energy that went into it! This is one of my favorite books and I love the 1995 filmed version of it. I do have one thing I noticed that you might want to change as far as the wording. You call Mr. Collins the benefactor of Lady Catherine, but I believe it ought to be the reverse...she is his benefactor, and he is the recipient of her beneficence (or condescension or whatever! ) :) I hope you don't mind my bringing that to your attention. I also really enjoyed the video you made about the warmer aspects of Mr. Darcy's character. Thanks for posting!
You’re absolutely right. I realised my error after I’d published the video. Sadly TH-cam doesn’t allow a video to be taken down, edited and then reloaded without starting all over again. I’ll leave the error in and let it be corrected by eagle eyed viewers in the comments section 😁
How delightful that you uploaded this today! I just started rereading P&P this morning. I just checked and Austen herself wrote that Elizabeth sent Lydia money from her own expenses although that fan fiction you displayed is one of the better ones in my opinion.
Ah so maybe that’s where I also read that. The Letters from Pemberley book is an interesting read though 👍
This was really lovely. Thank you! Who doesn't enjoy immersing themselves in our MOST loved story? For a complete plot chart, I might have included Mary King as yet another target of Wickham's ambitions, just to round out his villainous character. The last chapter of P&P does mention that Elizabeth sends money to Lydia, although it doesn't go so far as to say that she completely supports the couple financially. Thanks for a fun romp. Now it's time to go watch P&P yet again!
I’d thought about Mary King but then I also excluded Maria Lucas, Denny and Mrs Hill the housekeeper too. But yeah adding Mary King would definitely have shown Wickham’s predatory nature!
Pride and Prejudice 95 on the drama channel today 12:35. Can't think of a better way to start the new year.
I’d record it but it’s already stored for continuous watching 🤣
I’d like to know more about Lady Catherine’s background. She proclaims that had she learnt to play music, she would have been a great proficient. This leads me to believe she married above her social class. Why else would she have not learnt an instrument?
That’s an interesting observation, especially if you take into account Bingley’s comment about the Bennet sisters being accomplished.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Lady Anne Darcy (Darcy’s mother), and Colonel FitzWilliam’s father were siblings and the offspring of an Earl. Lady Catherine married Sir Lewis who was either a baronet or knight (were never told) so she didn’t marry above her station. One suspects she was too idle to learn the piano.
Their brother was the Earl of Matlock, Col. Fitzwilliam is the younger son, hence him being in the army, but he needs to marry money as he will not inherit.
@@heathergarnham9555 I thought Col. Fitzwilliam would be a good husband for Georgiana, but perhaps he is too old for her.
@@catherinelincoln9830 I am convinced this is the case! I remember quite vividly this passage the first time I read the novel, and I had a big laugh. Jane Austen is very funny!
I love this❗ it's really a great summation of P&P ❤
Thank you 🙏
Thank again for another interesting video Tudor. I think the special relationship between Elizabeth and Aunt Gardner is pivotal to the whole story. No tour of Derbyshire no meeting of Lizzie and Darcy and what follows. I wonder if Jane Austen had all these connections between the characters mapped out in her head. I suppose she must have done.Amazing really. Again keep up the good work and Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Yes a pivotal moment in the story for sure. I’d like to think that Jane Austen would have had it all mapped out 👍
Thanks for your video. Most of us know all those relationships but it’s very interesting to see this synopsis. You described all the characters in a very interesting way, some details of each. And based on 95 adaptation is pretty good. About Lizzy supported Lydia marriage, that was mentioned in the novel. Sometimes I think about how Mr Darcy and Elizabeth were dealing with that, as a couple. Looking forward for the next video ! Cheers.
Thank you 🙏
Hi Tudor! I loved this video.. Its so interesting to see all the characters come together , the links they have to each other.. Their were so many wonderful characters that made this story as brilliant as it was! This may seem a little off topic.. but I recently re watched Bridget Jones's Diary. I never knew that Andrew Davies was one of the screenplay writers for the film, and I've noticed so many similarities with P&P and Bridget Jones Diary! Of course You have Mark Darcy, who is played by the brilliant Colin Firth, the version he plays in Bridget Jones is quite like his Mr Darcy in P&P, stuffy also very proud and aloof too. You have Daniel Cleaver, charming but cunning, Like Wickham, he lies to Bridget about His and Darcy's past. A pushy mum who wants her daughter to marry well.. also like Mrs Bennett... the publishing company that Bridget works for is called 'Pemberley' and even the logo for the publishing company is a photo of the house used in the 1995 version of P&P.. even Mr Bingley has a small role in Bridget Jones too!! Sorry for the ramble !! Its so fascinating to see the BBC's classic make such an influence as it did and still does to this day!!!
The similarities are uncanny. I didn't realize Andrew Davies had a hand in the screen play for Bridget Jones. Nice connection.
That was an enjoyable watch, thanks for putting all that time and effort in. It really highlighted how the different personalities contributed to the different plot lines. I suppose Mr Wickham could have been connected to Mr Darcy also, since they grew up together etc.
Yeah I had seen som connection charts with a link between Mr D and Mr W showing them as enemies. Ha I thought that was too strong a word. But there was a connection and there were grievances!
Do you think Lizzie called her Mr. Darcy, Fitz or William, or Fitzy or Willie, after they were married? I had no idea his name was Fitzwilliam. Cool.
Ha ha can you imagine. Hey Fitzy, where is my hairbrush 🤣 I suppose in public or society she would still have e called him Mr. Darcy 👍
@@TudorSmith Yes. Just like Mrs. Bennet always called her husband, Mr. Bennet. But alone they must call each other by their first names...I would think.
I agree
There is even meme about it! (I found it in Pinterest):
"All I am saying is that Mr Darcy is too full of himself for someone who is called Fitzwilliam"😂😂😂
❤thank you
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
As Rosing Park was the estate and seat of Mr/Sir De bourge, would Anne actually be the lady of the house, I thought that spouses didn't inherit, but I would put it past Catherine to over rule her daughter. Not to mention that if she was that frail and ill she probably couldn't bare a healthy child,
I’ve always been confused by this. The understanding that the male heir inherits, not the daughters. But then we get Mary King inheriting £10k which adds more confusion to me!
Thomas Knight, a cousin of Jane Austen’s father had no sons and so adopted Edward Austen so that he could be Thomas’ heir. So I’ve read anyway 🙂
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Hi Tudor! Ive recently watched a short interview on BBC I Player called ' Andrew Davies Rememberers Pride and Prejudice' . It was a really interesting watch as he discusses all those memorable and fascinating scenes you have talked about on your channel in the past. I loved hearing Andrew Davies's own opinions on the scenes that are still iconic today as they were in 1995! I really enjoyed watching it, and would love to hear your thoughts and commentary on it too! Best wishes
I may have seen it a while ago but I’ll see if I can find it again 👍
@@TudorSmith Thank you so much Tudor for your reply! I believe the interview was originally released at the start of this year. It's still on BBC Iplayer to rewatch!!
That will be my Sunday evening viewing then 🙂 📺
@@TudorSmith Its quite a short interview but definitely worth a watch! I hope you enjoy it !!
I enjoyed that Thankyou
So glad!
Hi Tudor, i was filming on the new bbc adaptation of the book miss Austen. Does this mean I might feature in one of your future videos 😁. I could even do an interview and give you my characters back story if you want 😂
Only if you can do the interview in character 🤣
Just thinking about fan fictions, I liked Letters from Pemberly. Have you read Mr. Darcy's Diary? I quite liked that one as well.
Ah now that’s one I haven’t heard of. I’ll have to seek it out 👍
Yes and also Dear Mr Darcy I thought was well imagined. It's by Amanda Grange. It tells the story through imagined letters between the characters, beginning with Mr Darcy senior's last illness.
Thank you for your Videos in your fine language. Is Mr Bingley a Gentleman in class meaning? Isn't it part of the story, that he does not care of classes. In difference to Caroline. He does not belong to the landed gentry. Indeed he is a gentleman in it's general sense. But Jane Austen uses the terms of classes in my opinion very precisely.
Greetings from Nürnberg Germany
I belief being a Gentleman was originally meant to mean a member of aristocracy or of being landed gentry. But by the time of Regency England, the shift meant being a Gentlrman was a man of good manners and who could control control his temper. Something like that 👍
His father was in trade, you could buy an estate, that was Bingleys father's wish for his son to purchase an estate, hence why he's 'renting' Netherfield, to learn how to be an owner of an estate and how to run it. They have $$$$ due to their trade connections, which makes it amusing that Bingleys sisters disparage the Gardiner's as being in trade.
I've often wondered why Mr. Bennett married Mrs. Bennett...I mean, what did he see in her? Where was the attraction? Did she bring a large dowry with her or something?
It’s certainly an interesting thing to contemplate. His comments about Mrs. Bennet’s nerves bring his constant companion, and the one about marrying a silly woman as others have done could tell is it wasn’t a match made in heaven. But then we have Charlotte sacrificing love and happiness for the safety/sanctuary of marriage. Perhaps in those days being married was ones ultimate goal?
In the book, he says he married her rather soon after meeting her, she was very pretty, but he didn't know her well before marriage.
Her looks, and supposed good humer. Her dowery was only 5,000 pounds or about $250,000 in today's money, and that was saved to split between her daughters. 1,000 pounds or 50,000 dollars on today's money.
I agree with pink and blue. I refuse to be politically correct!!!!
Me too 😮
Have you played the card game Marrying Mr. Darcy? I see you playing this lol.
I didn’t even know it existed. I’ll have to check it out!
It's hilarious, a lot of fun.
How much money does Mr Hurst have I wonder?...
I’m not sure it’s ever disclosed in the novel. But in those days, marrying a wealthy woman would have brought him some wealth I think? Not sure though. 🤷🏻♂️
@@TudorSmith The novel says Mrs. Hurst married a man of "more fashion than fortune"; the implication seems to be he has class status but not financial security. As you say, he would also have 20,000 pounds through his marriage, but the interest on that was probably not enough to maintain a wealthy lifestyle, so I'm guessing that poor Mr. Bingley entertained both of them very frequently! I really liked the way the miniseries subtly showed his Mr. Hurst's alcoholism.
Il personaggio che mi ha irritata , e' la signora Bennet !! Donna isterica , e qualche volta insorportabile!! 😂 thank you very much!! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🥇❤️🥰🇮🇹
Sì, la signora Bennet sembra infastidire molte persone 😉