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GCSE English Literature · key term
The ability to judge accurately and distinguish between appearances and reality.
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Paper 1
The ability to distinguish accurately between appearances and reality, or between good and poor judgement.
Revise: Elizabeth BennetSpeaking aloud to herself, she exclaims, “I, who have prided myself on my discernment!” (Chapter 36). The exclamation exposes the collapse of her confident self-image.
Paper 2
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The ability to recognise differences and judge people or situations accurately.
Elizabeth cries, “I, who have prided myself on my discernment!” The exclamation turns her confidence against herself. “Discernment” means accurate judgement, yet “prided” reveals that this supposed strength has also been a source of vanity.
Paper 1
The ability to judge accurately and recognise differences between appearance and reality.
Revise: Elizabeth BennetIn Chapter 36, she cries: “I, who have prided myself on my discernment!” The exclamation conveys shock at the collapse of an admired part of her identity. “Discernment” means accurate judgement, while “prided” links that supposed ability to the very failing she has condemned in Darcy.
Component 2
Revise: Elizabeth BennetShe cries, “I, who have prided myself on my discernment!” (Chapter 36). “Discernment” means the ability to judge accurately.
