Pride and prejudice (the film), composed by Simon Langton, shows through various techniques, the resistance to the mainstream of the 19th century. The mainstream of society in the 19th century revolved around four main paradigms; religious, scientific, economic, and philosophical. These paradigms determined the way that different people behaved, and presented a set of societal rules. The film portrays these paradigms through the use of filming techniques such as camera angles, costume, lighting, as well as the interpretation of each of the characters. Most importantly however, is the portrayal of the resistance to the mainstream, which is seen through the heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, and although she is not the only character that shows this resistance, she is the strongest character to act in such a manner. This resistance reflects upon Simon Langton's own view of the 19th century, which was drawn from the original novel by Jane Austen...