Pride & Prejudice

I decided to start listening to books on CD during my drive to school and back every day. It adds a little flavor and pleasure to the otherwise occasional dullness and monotony. The last 2 weeks I listened to Pride & Prejudice. I don't know why I've never read it before, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is always better and allows you to better come to know the characters as there is more development and insight into their thoughts. I always wondered how the heck Elizabeth could fall so madly in love with Mr. Darcy after despising the man so much. Just didn't make any sense. Turns out Mr. Darcy is actually not the proud one. Elizabeth herself was the one casting prejudice through the eyes of her own pride. Just think, what would have happened if she had not realized her own pride? She would have missed out on Mr. Darcy! I wonder what we all miss out on due to our own pride limiting our views?

Something to think about. After listening to the book, I then watched the movie (Keira Knightley version) and could appreciate it much more. Someday I will watch the Colin Firth version..... I don't foresee having 5 extra hrs. any time soon to watch it though, unfortunately.