Chapters 9-12 consisted of two- faced people. It began with Jane and Elizabeth staying at the Netherfield house, due to a terrible sickness that had overcome Jane. The Bingley sisters acquired this negative trait, and they used it on their guests. Jane, a very sweet girl, neglects to admit that the sisters have not been completely honest with her or her sister about their feelings of them and their family. but then again, they do not dislike Jane, just her social status and connections. They feel she can do so much better and that she deserves to be put into a higher society, but they would never say this to her face, instead they simply pretend to be her best friend and to like her family.
Elizabeth on the other hand is not so gullible. She realizes their contradicting personalities, but she does not show any retaliation, for they are caring for her beloved sister who has been very sick. She uses this time to learn the ways of "high class people" although she does not believe she will use it often. She is kind but very honest to all, even when what she has to say is a bit witty. She does not appreciate this double attitude.
I for one, hate two-faced people. I would rather a person tell me what they honestly think once so that I may change or stop being with that person, then have that person hate, mock, and have to put up with me. I feel that those kinds of people have low self esteem and need to get the attention of another person by ridiculing and mocking others around them. I would call them "bees with itches" (my mother does not let me say the real word but this kinda works) because bees are mean but they need help cuz they are itching :) hehe
Great job, Vanessa! I like how, at then end, you relate the story to your life, it makes it meaningful and relative to what we experience every day. And also, I love the little addition of "my mother does not let me say the real word but this kinda works."
ReplyDeleteDo you think that gossip is characteristic of a certain group of people (high class, students...) or do you think it is universal? I think it is independent from any specific time, social, economic, or political background.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you victor. however, are you suggesting that people who gossip are necessarily two-faced female dogs? (B!&ches)
ReplyDeleteVame, I loved your title. It makes a wonderful contrast with your perception and description of the characters.