Pride and Predict was one of Austin's masterpieces and was hailed as a classic in the history of English literature. The following is a comprehensive analysis of the novel Pride and Predict: I. The background of the novel The novel was set in a 19th-century English village and told the love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth was a smart, independent and upright girl while Darcy was a rich, handsome and charming man. The relationship between them was a fierce collision between the traditional British family concept and the modern female consciousness. Second, the plot of the novel The novel mainly tells the love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. The following is the main plot of the novel: Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy Meet Elizabeth met Mr. Darcy by chance and he showed her his wisdom and charm. Elizabeth fell in love with him at first sight, but Mr. Darcy had no feelings for her. Elizabeth and pip's married life In Mr. Darcy's family, Pip was Mr. Darcy's sister. She married a wealthy gentleman. Elizabeth saw Pip's unfortunate marriage life and realized that she should not marry Pip because she did not want to build her happiness on the pain of others. Elizabeth and Austin Elizabeth and Austin became friends and found that they had many similarities. Elizabeth began to have a good impression of Austin, but Austin had no feelings for Elizabeth's love. The Return of Mr. Darcy Mr. Darcy's family was in danger and he was forced to return to the village. Elizabeth and pip decided to visit him, but they found that Mr. Darcy was not as bad as they had thought. 5 Final Ending At the end of the novel, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy meet again and decide to start their love again. Elizabeth and Pip also got back together and decided to continue their lives. The novel ends with the return of Mr. Darcy, showing the life of the English countryside and the return of traditional morality. The theme of the novel The theme of the novel was about the fierce collision between traditional morality and modern female consciousness. The novel criticized the shackles of traditional family values and the neglect of female roles in the family.