CHAPTER IV AN ANALYSIS OF PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE IN JANE AUSTEN’S
NOVEL “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”
In this analysis, I would give a brief and clear description about the types, forms, positions of prepositional phrase in the novel “Pride and Prejudice” by
Jane Austen. as follows:
4.1 Types, Forms and Position of Prepositional Phrases in “Pride and Prejudice” Novel.
4.1.1 Prepositional Phrase Beginning With At
a. At five o’clock the two ladies retired to dress……p.15
In this sentence at five o’clock is prepositional phrase which conveys time.
Type: physical relationships Form: one-word preposition
Position: in adverbial function Initial Position. b.
At half past six Elizabeth was summoned to
dinner……..p.15 In this sentence at half past six is prepositional phrase
which conveys time. Type: physical relationships
Form: one-word preposition Position: in adverbial function Initial Position.
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c. At four o’clock, we may expect peacaemaking
gentleman……………p.28 In this sentence at four o’clock is prepositional phrase
which conveys time. Type: physical relationships
Form: one-word preposition Position: in adverbial function Initial Position.
d. ………..I was at Netherfield p.37
In this sentence at Netherfield is prepositional phrase which conveys place.
Type: physical relationships Form: one-word preposition
Position: in adverbial function Final Position. e.
……………., she was tempted to stop at the gates. p.89 In this sentence to stop at the gates is prepositional
phrase which conveys place. Type: physical relationships
Form: one-word preposition Position: in adverbial function Final Position.
f. It was dated from Rosing at eight o’clock in the
morning,…... p.89 In this sentence at eight o’clock is prepositional phrase which conveys time.
Type: physical relationships
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Form: one-word preposition Position: in adverbial function Mid-Position.
g. At night, she opened her heart to Jane. p.166 In this sentence at night is prepositional phrase which conveys
time. Type: physical relationships
Form: one- word preposition Position: in adverbial function Initial Position
h. …………………..after their own arrival at Lambton,…………. p.105
In this sentence at Lambton is prepositional phrase which conveys place.
Type: physical relationships Form: one-word preposition
Position: in adverbial function Mid-Position.
4.1.2 Prepositional Phrase Beginning With By
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