Main CharactersMain Characters Elizabeth Bennet (Lizzy) -
protagonist, quick-witted, lovely, clever, intelligent with a sharp
tongue Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy - wealthy overly proud man, master of
great estate of Pemberley Jane Bennet - Lizzys beautiful older
sister Mr. Bingley - Wealthy man, Darcys best friend, always
smiling Mr. Wickham - military officer, Lydia Bennet - Jane and
Lizzys youngest sister, very immature
The PlotThe Plot Elizabeth Bennet, who is a witty and
independent young girl, lives in England with her four sisters, her
mother, and her father. When Mr. Bingley, a handsome, rich, young
bachelor, arrives to stay briefly in Longbourn (where the Bennets
live), Mrs. Bennet immediately tries to get one of her daughters to
marry him. Bingley is a charming young man and quickly falls in
love with the eldest Bennet sister, the beautiful Jane. It is a
guarded relationship, so Jane and Bingley don't express outright
their mutual feelings for each other, though Bingley obviously
shows favor to Jane. Meanwhile, Bingley's proud friend Darcy meets
Elizabeth. Elizabeth loathes Mr. Darcy, and avoids him as much as
possible. Though Darcy is proud and reserved at first, it becomes
obvious of his fondness for Elizabeth. Convention, however,
restricts his affection for her, seeing as he is rich and high on
the social ladder, and Elizabeth comes from a middle-class family.
In the end Jane and Bingley get married. In the beginning of the
story Lizzy has an uncomplicated, funny and witty nature; Darcy is
rather snobbish, proud and reserved. Almost each time they meet,
things end up in a quarrel, and Lizzy hates and teases him frankly.
But her eyes open when Mr. Wickham, the former center of
admiration, turns out to be a liar, and she has to admit that she
had done injustice to Mr. Darcy, who forgives her. They get married
and live happily ever after.
Primary Concepts:Primary Concepts: Intercultural Communication
Power Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Listening
Responding Conflict Disclosure Supportive Interaction Johari
Window
InterculturalIntercultural CommunicationCommunication
Interactions that occur between people whose cultures are so
different that the communication between them is altered. Ex: The
first interaction between Lizzy and Darcy happens at a local ball.
The rich elite, Darcy,Bingley and his two sisters, walk into the
room and everyone becomes silent. The elites eyes scan the entire
room with stern faces and their noises in the air. Better pleased
with themselves then what they see.-Lizzy
PowerPower The potential that you have to influence the
attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of someone else. Referent Power:
The potential to influence others rooted in liking, respect or
admiration. Ex: Darcy has referent power over Bingley because he
believes Darcy when he tells him to stop seeing Jane. Legitimate
Power: The potential to influence others rooted in a certain role.
Ex: Lady Catherine De Bourgh ( Darcys Aunt) is a very rich, proud
elderly woman. She uses her wealth and power to control the people
around her.
Verbal CommunicationVerbal Communication Messages that are
spoken using Language. Specific Language: Messages with concrete
and precise words. Ex: A famous line from this movie is a statement
to Bingley from Darcy about Lizzy, during the first ball they
attended in Longbourn, She is tolerably, but not handsome enough to
tempt me..-Darcy
Nonverbal CommunicationNonverbal Communication Any and all
communication outside of the spoken word. Gestures: Hand, Arm and
Finger Movements which replace words. Ex: When Mr. Wickham puts his
arm out, asking Lizzy if she wants to take a walk around the
grounds. Facial Expression: Using Facial expression to communicate
and provide feedback. Ex: Mr. Darcy is always staring at Lizzy, its
socially unacceptable and is quite rude behavior.
ListeningListening Receiving and constructing meaning from a
message Active Listening: Understanding, remembering, and
responding to a message. Ex: When Bingley is speaking with Jane she
is looking right at him, smiling and nodding. Poor Listening: Not
actively listening to or accepting a message. Ex: While Mrs. Bennet
is talking to her friends about Mr. Bingleys 5,000 lbs a year Lizzy
is looking around the room paying no attention.
RespondingResponding Providing some feedback to your speaking
partners message. Proper Responses: Includes waiting till the
message is completed, responding to the subject at hand and talking
back. Ex: In the end of the movie Mr. Darcy listens to everything
Lizzy says and responds well to what she says. Poor Responses:
Includes cutting off the speaker, changing the subject, and simply
not responding in any way. Ex: Lady Catherine De Bourg cutting off
Lizzys cousin Mr. Collins while speaking at her castle.
Managing ConflictManaging ConflictDealing with Conflict
Forcing: Resolving a Conflict by satisfying your own needs. Ex:
Lizzys mother resolves a conflict between herself and Lizzy about
Lydia traveling with the officer using the forcing method. She
wants all her girls to get married and will do whatever she has to
to make that happen. Compromising: Resolving conflict through give
and take. Ex: Mr. Bennet knows Mr. Darcy as a very proud stubborn
man and finds it hard to believe that Lizzy really loves him, and
they have a deep conversation about him. He ends up believing her
in the end. Ex: Another example could be after the first time Mr.
Darcy purposed to Lizzy, he was rude and mean, said he loved Lizzy
going against everything he is. He completed insulted her. With no
hesitation she declined and sent him away. After a day or two he
left a note apologizing.
DisclosureDisclosure Revealing Confidential or Secret
Information Disclosing Feeling: owning and explaining your feelings
precisely. Ex: Mr. Darcy sent Lizzy a long letter after his failed
marriage proposal, telling her all his dealings with Mr. Wickham,
he opens his heart and his life to her.
Supportive InteractionSupportive Interaction Supportive
Interaction is defined as a conversation or series of conversations
in which messages of support are offered to someone. Ex: Elizabeth
helps Georgiana (Darcys younger sister) while at Lady Catherine De
Bourgs House, she plays the piano with her and sings. When
Catherine brings up her ex-love Wickham, Elizabeth quickly
distracts Georgiana and turns the pages. Elizabeth knows about her
terrible dealings with Wickham so she pays close attention to
her.
Johari WindowJohari Window Darcy and Lizzyz relationship in the
movie shows the change in self disclosure and feedback of their
Johari window At the beginning of the film, both characters knew
little about each other which left their windows small Slowly they
share more and more with each other, mostly through rude or
sarcastic remarks in the beginning, but it slowly turns into love
and respect As the characters continue to find out more and more
about each other the blind spots start to disappear, and at the end
of the movie the open window is the largest.