Pride and prejudice
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The BBC's 1995 version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice whilst staying predominantly faithful to the original text, does at times implement subtle changes that have a lasting impact on viewer's interpretation of the characters, themes and Austen's original intention. In the film, Chapters 18 to 22 present changes to the point of view, dialogue and expression contained in the original text.
In the text, Darcy appears arrogant and aloof from the moment he is introduced at the Meryton Assembly Ball in Chapter 3. The reader is given opportunity during the chapters that follow to recognise that he is, in fact, not as rude as first assumed. However, in the film, at the Netherfield Ball, Darcy appears in parts to be more aloof than in the novel through the manner in which he is acted by Collin Firth. In addition, the adding of some scenes and the careful cutting of some dialogue results in a different interpretation of Austen's words.
In the film, when the Bennet family enters Netherfield for the ball, Darcy is portrayed as looking out the window directly at Elizabeth. This scene is non-existent in the book. This added scene in the film serves to elevate the story from mere social commentary to love story.
A little later, during Darcy's dance with Elizabeth his line - "What think you of books?..