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Exploring Psychoanalytical Literary Criticism Through Austen's Characters

This analysis delves into the realm of psychoanalytical literary criticism, investigating the psyche of characters in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." By examining word choice and character personalities, the study reveals insights about the motivations and backgrounds of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The prompts encourage readers to reflect on their upbringings and forgiveness, fostering a deeper understanding of their psychological profiles. This approach enriches the reading experience and adds layers to Austen's timeless narrative.

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Exploring Psychoanalytical Literary Criticism Through Austen's Characters

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  1. Psychoanalytical Literary Criticism By Carter Jeffery, Denis Xhixhi, ShayeZeman, and Sam Million

  2. Definition • Psychoanalytical literary criticism is the evaluation of an author’s psyche by noting specific things about the text, such as word choice, the personalities of the characters, and more.

  3. Connection “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

  4. Free Write Prompts • What do you think has made Darcy the way he is? What sort of upbringing do you suppose Darcy had? • What do you think has made Elizabeth the way she is? What sort of upbringing do you suppose Elizabeth had? • Elizabeth learned in chapter 11 of volume 2 what Darcy did pertaining to her sister and Bingley. Had you been Elizabeth and learned of his actions, would be able to forgive Darcy?

  5. Works Cited • Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing, 2012. Print. • Delahoyd, Michael. "Psychoanalytic Criticism." . N.p.. Web. 5 Sep 2013. <http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/psycho.crit.html>.

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