Pride and Prejudice is a representative masterpiece written by Jane Austen. This fiction with social scenic style not only attracted vast readers long ago, but also brings with a unique artistic taste even by today. The application of irony is one of characteristics in the fiction. The author has vividly described five different kinds of loves and marriages by skillfully using irony and his witty and humorous language. Moreover, for the first time throughout the history of English literature, Jane Austen has completely researched and discussed about the issue of women’s circumstance and social status. She proposed and insisted that women should fight for their independent dignity and equal rights. It represents an advanced thinking of feminine consciousness.
Keywords：Pride and Prejudice Irony Love Marriage Feminine Consciousness
Abstract…………………………………………………… I
摘要………………………………………………………… II
1 Introduction…………………………………………… 1
2 Irony……………………………………………………… 2
2.1 What Is Irony?…………………………………………… 2
2.2 Irony In Pride and Prejudice ……………………… 6
3 Feminine Consciousness……………………………… 10
3.1 What Is Feminine Consciousness……………………… 10
3.2 Feminine Consciousness In
Pride and Prejudice………………………………………… 11
3.2.1 Era Background Of Pride and Prejudice…………… 11
3.2.2 Feminine Consciousness Of Elizabeth In
Pride and Prejudice…………………………………………… 12
4 Love And Marriage……………………………………… 16
4.1 Brief Introduction……………………………………… 16
4.2 Five Different Marriages In
Pride and Prejudice…………………………………………… 17
5 Conclusion…………………………………………………… 21
References………………………………………………… 22
Acknowledgements………………………………………… 23
