The politics of 18th century dating

Dating was quite strict, and men and women had to find ways of attracting each. The best way of doing this was through dancing. Those were the only moments when someone was allowed to be alone with their loved one, but at many times they were in the presence of their parents.

 Women and men did not have any sort of interaction, so the first time Mr. Darcy touches Elizabeth while helping her into the coach is electric.

 Today people rarely even notice such a gesture but in those times, a simple touch like that was very meaningful.

Keira Knightley thinks that...

Lizzie Bennet is such a celebrated character because she is so human, she is funny, intelligent but

really annoying sometimes .She is definitely a full-rounded character and this makes the one watching

the movie  identify with some aspect of her Elizabeth Bennet is a character easy but at the same time

difficult to play . The secret of playing Elizabeth is to be truthful.The opportunity of doing a film in
Britain was definitely a huge bonus, because you get to know your country better . Matthew
 Macfadyen is a perfect Mr. Darcy because he brings a vulnerability to him and that makes the
character even more romantic. This experience of making the movie was a really special one because
she worked with people her own age and people sharing the same interests as her.                                             

 

The years of power and danger

Britain in the 19^th century was at its most powerful and self-confident.Until the last quarter of the century British factories were producing more than any other country in the world.

In the end of the century, Britain’s empire was political rather than commercial. The rapid growth of the middle class was part of the enormous rise in the population.In 1815 the population was 13 million and has doubled by 1871 , and was over 40 million by 1914.

Politics and government during the 19^th century became increasingly the property of the middle class.The aristocracy and the Crown had little power left 1914.

Britain’s strenght lay in industry and trade.

Britain wanted two main things in Europe: a “balance of power” and a free market.

Outside Europe, Britain wished its trading position to be stronger than anyone else’s.

After 1815 its policy was to control world traffic and world markets to Britain.