| Games are an important aspect of Jane Austen's novels, often used to
symbolize the inner personality of Austen's characters. Silly people often
play silly games, and more intellectual people may play more sophisticated
games. Card games were especially popular in Regency England, and they became
a focal part of country entertainment.
This Web Site looks at games to help understand the characters and times of Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice. It will be helpful to read at least the first ten chapters or so of the text before beginning the material presented here. Students may find the resources helpful as a starting point for independent papers and projects; and teachers will find a full curriculum unit presented. |
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Last Update 27 August 2002 | All material copyright Denise Levenick 1998-2002