Question 42
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2025
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Consider the following excerpt from Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice*:
"Elizabeth, as they drove along, watched the carriage wheels turn, and thought, ‘What a fine mind Mr. Darcy must have, to be so proud of his own judgment.'"
Using only the information in the excerpt, analyse how Austen employs *indirect characterization* to develop Elizabeth's character. Then, identify one additional technique she uses elsewhere in the novel to deepen Elizabeth's characterization, and explain its effect.
Answer Options
A.
The passage shows Elizabeth's character through overt narration of her actions, and elsewhere Austen uses symbolic objects, such as the piano, to deepen her characterization, rather than dialogue.
B.
In the excerpt, Austen employs free‑indirect discourse, blending Elizabeth's voice with the narrator's, and later she uses epistolary letters to reveal her traits, which is not present in the novel.
Correct Answer
C.
Austen uses indirect characterization through Elizabeth's internal thought, showing her critical, independent, and witty nature without explicit description. Additionally, Austen deepens Elizabeth's character later through sharp dialogue (e.g., her repartee with Mr. Bennet), which displays her wit and moral firmness, reinforcing the traits hinted at in the excerpt.
D.
Austen directly describes Elizabeth as witty and independent, rather than using her thoughts; later she relies on narrative summaries to develop her character, which does not involve dialogue.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Austen uses indirect characterization through Elizabeth's internal thought, showing her critical, independent, and witty nature without explicit description. Additionally, Austen deepens Elizabeth's character later through sharp dialogue (e.g., her repartee with Mr. Bennet), which displays her wit and moral firmness, reinforcing the traits hinted at in the excerpt.
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