✦ 𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐃.
dialogue prompts taken from or inspired by the movie PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005). please feel free to change the sentences for pronouns and context as you see fit!
‘ do you not want to know who has taken it? ’
‘ I doubt I have any choice in the matter. ’
‘ have you no compassion for my poor nerves? ’
‘ so will you come to the ball tomorrow? ’
‘ if every person in this room does not end the evening completely in love with you then I am no judge of beauty. ’
‘ they are not all bad. ’
‘ one of these days, someone will catch your eye and then you’ll have to watch your tongue. ’
‘ so what do you recommend, to encourage affection? ’
‘ only the deepest love will persuade me into matrimony. ’
‘ you’re a great deal too apt to like people in general, you know. ’
‘ I still cannot believe what he said about you. ’
‘ I doubt we shall ever speak again. ’
‘ oh, please! it’s ten in the morning. ’
‘ do not be alarmed. excepting a sore throat, a fever, and a headache there is nothing much wrong with me. ’
‘ good lord, did you walk here? ’
‘ it’s all going according to plan. ’
‘ I never saw such a woman, she would certainly be a fearsome thing to behold. ’
‘ would you consider pride a fault or a virtue? ’
‘ my good opinion, once lost, is lost forever. ’
‘ I don’t know how to thank you. ’
‘ he can turn us out of the house as soon as he pleases. ’
‘ how happy for you, to possess the talent for flattering with such delicacy. ’
‘ shall we all look for some ribbon together? ’
‘ how do you like my ribbons for your ball? ’
‘ you may well be surprised, especially given our cold greeting this afternoon. ’
‘ oh no, it is not for me to be driven away. ’
‘ if you wish to avoid seeing me, you must go, not I. ’
‘ I hope never to encounter him. ’
‘ may I have the next dance? ’
‘ it would be most inconvenient since I have sworn to loathe you for all eternity. ’
‘ please advise me of what you would like most to hear. ’
‘ do you talk as a rule while dancing? ’
‘ I prefer to be unsociable and taciturn. ’
‘ why do you ask such a question? ’
‘ and what have you discovered? ’
‘ I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly. ’
‘ I hope to afford you more clarity in the future. ’
‘ what interesting relatives you have. ’
‘ almost as soon as I entered the house I singled you out as the companion of my future life. ’
‘ and now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affections. ’
‘ you are too hasty! you forget that I have made no answer. ’
‘ you could not make happy and I’m convinced I’m the last person in the world who could make you happy. ’
‘ go back now and say you’ve changed your mind! ’
‘ there’s no earthly reason why I shouldn’t be as happy with him as any other. ’
‘ not all of us can afford to be romantic. ’
‘ I’ve been offered a comfortable home and protection, there’s a lot to be thankful for. ’
‘ I’m plain and I have no money and no prospects. ’
‘ do not make yourself uneasy, about your apparel. ’
‘ your mother must have been quite a slave to your education. ’
‘ upon my word, you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person. ’
‘ no excellence can be acquired without constant practice. ’
‘ you would be in nobody’s way, you know, in that part of the house. ’
‘ I am well enough acquainted with you, to know I cannot alarm you even should I wish it. ’
‘ I do not have the talent of conversing easily with people I have never met before. ’
‘ I came to ___ with the single object of seeing you. l had to see you. ’
‘ I love you. Most ardently. ’
‘ I appreciate the struggle you have been through, and I am very sorry to have caused you pain. ’
‘ I’m sure that the feelings which, as you’ve told me, have hindered your regard, will help you in overcoming it. ’
‘ might I ask why, with so little endeavour at civility, I am thus repulsed? ’
‘ I suppose you suspect that his fortune had same bearing on the matter? ’
‘ what excuse can you give for your behaviour to him? ’
‘ you take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns! ’
‘ oh yes, your misfortunes have been very great indeed! ’
‘ you have ruined his chances, and yet treat him with sarcasm? ’
‘ so this is your opinion of me! thank you for explaining so fully. ’
‘ and those are the words of a gentleman? ’
‘ from the first moment I met you, your arrogance and conceit, your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, made me realize that you were the last person in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry. ’
‘ I shall not renew the sentiments which were so disgusting to you. ’
‘ what are men, compared to rocks and mountains? ’
‘ believe me, men are either eaten up with arrogance or stupidity, and if they are amiable they’re so easily led that they have no minds of their own whatsoever. ’
‘ take care, my love, that savors strongly of bitterness. ’
‘ I’m so sorry to intrude. they said the house was open for visitors. I had no idea… ’
‘ there is something pleasing about his mouth, when he speaks. ’
‘ you don’t mind delaying our journey for another day? ’
‘ but I know very well that nothing can be done. we have not the smallest hope. ’
‘ would I could help you. ’
‘ sir, I think it is too late. ’
‘ this is grave indeed. I will leave you. ’
‘ I forgot! I shouldn’t have said a word! ’
‘ I’m just glad that you come alone, because then I shall see less of you. ’
‘ not that I’m afraid of myself, but I dread other people’s remarks. ’
‘ oh my goodness! everybody behave naturally. ’
‘ whatever you do, do not appear overbearing. ’
‘ stop that racket and sit down! find yourself some work! ’
‘ oh lord. I shall have a seizure, I’m sure I shall. ’
‘ I return to town tomorrow. ’
‘ for when you were in town last winter you promised to take a family dinner with us. I have not forgot you see. at least three courses. ’
‘ well, I’m glad that’s over. ’
‘ we can now meet as indifferent acquaintances. ’
‘ you cannot think me so weak as to be in danger now. ’
‘ I think you are in great danger of making him as much in love with you as ever. ’
‘ I know this is all very untoward, but I would like to request the privilege of speaking with you. ’
‘ first, I have to tell you that I have been an unmitigated and comprehensive ass. ’
‘ thank the lord for that! I thought it would never happen. ’
‘ I knew she could not be so beautiful for nothing. ’
‘ can you die of happiness? ’
‘ bravo! that is the most unforgiving speech you’ve ever made. ’
‘ you can be at no loss to understand why I am here. ’
‘ I warn you, I am not to be trifled with. ’
‘ if you believed it impossible, I wonder you took the trouble of coming so far. ’
‘ you may ask the questions, which I may not choose to answer. ’
‘ you have insulted me in every possible way and can now have nothing further to say. I must ask you to leave immediately. ’
‘ I have never been thus treated in my entire life. ’
‘ for once in your life, just leave me alone! ’
‘ how can I ever make amends for such behaviour? ’
‘ you must know — surely you must know, that it was all for you. ’
‘ you are too generous to trifle with me. ’
‘ my affections and wishes have not changed. ’
‘ one word from you will silence me forever. ’
‘ you have bewitched me body and soul and I love and love and love you. ’
‘ I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. ’
‘ I thought you hated the man. ’
‘ but will that make you happy? ’
‘ I was wrong, entirely wrong about him. ’
‘ you mustn’t tell anyone. he wouldn’t want it. ’
‘ you do love him, don’t you? ’
‘ I cannot believe that anyone can deserve you. ’
‘ and how are you today, my dear? ’
‘ I wish you would not call me “my dear”. ’
‘ what endearments am I allowed? ’
‘ and what shall I call you when I’m cross? ’
‘ how are you this evening, ____ ? ’
