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The Best Quotes About 'Prejudice' in the Novel

Prejudice, the second titular theme, represents the intellectual hubris of making definitive judgments about others without complete facts. Throughout Pride and Prejudice, Austen shows how pride fuels prejudice, blinding characters to the true merit of those around them. Here are the most famous and highly cited quotes about prejudice, accompanied by in-depth literary analysis.

"How despicably have I acted! I, who have prided myself on my discernment! I, who have valued myself on my abilities!... Till this moment, I never knew myself."

— Elizabeth Bennet, Chapter 36

Analysis & Context:

This quote is the ultimate psychological and emotional climax of Elizabeth's character arc. After reading Darcy's letter of explanation regarding Wickham and Jane, her entire self-constructed identity of 'discernment' collapses. She experiences intense cognitive dissonance, realizing that her quick intelligence had only served to feed her blind prejudice. Her exclamation 'I never knew myself' marks her graduation from blind bias to true moral wisdom.

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