Why do I love "Pride and Prejudice" so much?
At the beginning of the school year, I read Pride and Prejudice for the very first time. About two weeks ago, I saw the new movie for the first time. I love it. I watched it three and a half times last weekend alone. So, why do I like it so much?
I think that having read the book made it really good. So often I read a book and wish it was a movie. Pride and Prejudice is one of those books that you just don't want to end. So, to be able to watch the movie is so enjoyable. It helps to carry on the effect of the book, even though I already know what's going to happen.
Many authors have the ability to put the reader through the pain and hardships of the characters. This can be very frustrating, just like in Pride and Prejudice. Then, when you think all is lost, the happiest ending ever emerges. It comes out of no where. Watching this movie gives me a sense of happiness that can only come after trial. It makes the happiness so much more special than if Lizzy and Darcy got married a month after they met. There's a sense of having earned the happiness. It's so awesome.
Ever sense I was a little girl, I've dreamed about marrying the perfect man myself. While no one is perfect, Mr. Darcy represents Lizzy's perfect match. It makes everyone excited and anxious for their "perfect" someone, even though they won't be perfect. Watching Pride and Prejudice makes me want to get married and live with my husband as one; together forever. It almost gives me feelings of envy of Lizzy. It makes me want to find someone almost exactly like Fitzgerald Darcy.
I love connecting with Lizzy. When the different Mr. Collins tries to marry her, when she has a beautiful sister, when she feels unable to let go of her pride, when she wants Mr. Darcy to love her... and then, it all works out wonderfully for her.
I love Pride and Prejudice because it gives me a chance to connect with someone and guess about possibilities for my future. (I also love the custom of bowing upon entering and exiting the presence of others. I think we should bring that custom to life here.) Lizzy and Mr. Darcy are a nearly "perfect" couple who we all learn to love. Well, good night one and all. Love y'all.