Tuesday, April 21, 2009

ROAR 3

5 Things I Understand

1) The Bennets receive the news that Mr.Bingley will not be staying in London for a while and will probably not be able to return soon.

2) Elizabeth is very upset by the news and thinks that it is very inconsiderate of Mr.Bingley to do such a thing. She does not think that it is nice to show interest im Jane and then suddenly leave her and head out to London.

3) Mr. Gardener and his family invite Jane to London with them. Jane is incredibley excited at the possibility that she might be able to see Mr.Bingley while she is at London.

4) Elizabeth travels with Charlotte's father do that she can go meet Charlotte and her new husband. Elizabeth and Charlotte are very close friends so this means a lot to Charlotte.

5) Charlotte's father was very considerate of Elizabeth's feelings. He could sense her sadness and decided that taking her on the trip with him would cheer her up.

4 Questions I Have

1) What was the first impression that Charlotte got when she saw that Elizabeth actually stuck to her promise of coming to meet her and her new husband?

2) How does Jane feel now that Mr. Gardiner has taken her on the trip with him to London? Does she feel like he is a close family member that she feels comfortable with?

3) What are the strongest aspects of an individual does Darcy think Elizabeth possesses? How do these qualities help an hurt Elizabeth?

4) Even though Mr.Gardiner is related to the Bennet family, is there a gap in wealth since Mr. Gardiner seems to always be traveling while the Bennet family is more laid back and not as adventurous?

3 Vocabulary Words

1) regimentals ( Page 54)
Definition: a military uniform

2) gallantry (Page 59)
Definition: courteous

3) abominable(Page 61)
Definition: causing hatred; unpleasant

2 Literary Devices

1) Personification
" ...was enough to interest all her tender feelings..." (Page 64)

2) Characterization
" Elizabeth felt herself completely taken in."(Page 66)

1 Sentence Overview

The Bennets learn that Mr. Bingley won't be back soon and Elizabeth and Jane get very upset but they each get to go on a fun trip that eventually cheers them up.






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