Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 7. Meet Wickham

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. Wickham, a charming officer, reveals his mysterious past to Elizabeth. Topics include the arrival of the regiment, Mr. Wickham's revelations about Mr. Darcy, and discussions on pride and relationships.

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Quick takeaways

Mr. Collins seeks Lady Catherine de Bourgh's approval for marriage based on practicality and social status.

Mr. Wickham shares insights with Elizabeth about Mr. Darcy's pride, behavior, and motivations.

Deep dives

Mr. Collins's Character and Intentions

Mr. Collins, a clergyman with little sensibility due to a lack of proper education and upbringing under his father, seeks Lady Catherine de Bourgh's approval. Despite his mix of pride and humility, he plans to marry and views the sisters at Longbourn estate for potential matches. His focus on practicality and social status influences his choice of a future wife.

Intro

4min

Chapter Conversations and Intrigues

19min

Reflections on Past Choices and Lost Opportunities

2min

Mr. Wickham's Disappointment and Accusations

5min

Exploring the Influence of Pride on Characters' Behaviors and Relationships

2min

Exploring Relationships and Reputations

6min

The arrival of the regiment has the Bennet sisters blushing. Mr Wickham opens up about his past to Elizabeth. Chapter 15-16.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet and introducing James Wait as Mr Denny and Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham.

This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and has been adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

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, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri people.

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