Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 22. With Wickham

Nov 24, 2020

Ryan O'Connor, who voiced Mr. Darcy, discusses the dramatic family news impacting Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's relationship. Topics include Lydia's elopement with Wickham, distress within the family, support from the Gardiners, and hasty preparations for Elizabeth's journey to Longbourn.

22:13

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Ryan O’Connor

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Quick takeaways

Lydia's elopement highlights the consequences of impulsive actions and the need for family support.

Elizabeth's realization about Wickham's true nature emphasizes the importance of discernment in relationships.

Deep dives

Family Crisis Unfolds

As Elizabeth reads letters from her sister Jane, the news of Lydia's elopement with Mr. Wickham shocks the family. Lydia's impulsiveness and Wickham's questionable character lead to grave distress, with Mr. Darcy expressing concern and assistance. The urgent need to locate Lydia and the family's turmoil demonstrate the gravity of the situation, highlighting the potential downfall caused by Lydia's actions.

Intro

3min

Distress Over Lydia's Elopement

9min

Reflections and Distress in the Face of Family Weakness

3min

Reflections on Wickham and Family Support

4min

Hasty Preparations and Acknowledgments

2min

Elizabeth receives an unexpected and late letter from home with some dramatic family news which she fears could greatly impact her rekindled relationship with Mr Darcy.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ryan Oâ€™Connor as Mr Darcy, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner and Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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