- "We shall be in danger of hating each other for the rest of our lives, for a whole day's tête-à-tête between two women can never end without a quarrel." (p. 20)
Tête-à-tête: A private, confidential conversation. In
Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen uses dialogue to emphasize character relationships. Whether it is Jane and Elizabeth raving about the balls, Darcy revealing his love to Elizabeth, or Mr. Collins' attempt at an engagement with Elizabeth, every character experiences some form of a private, intimate conversation. Instead of bland description, Jane Austen emphasizes dialogue, where readers are able to grasp the character's personality -- Elizabeth's witty nature, Darcy's initial arrogant attitude, and Mrs. Bennet's overbearing character.
Work Cited:
The Free Dictionary. Tete-a-tete. Web. 14 Mar. 2010. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Tete-a-tete.
Photo Credit:
Linda Follet Tea. Photograph.
Photobucket. Web. 14 Mar. 2010. http://media.photobucket.com/image/ladies%20having%20tea/tavalonblog/linda_follet_tea.jpg.
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