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Bridget Jones’s Diary Bridget Jones is a single woman in her thirties… and completely depressed about it. Bridget, a woman constantly concerned about losing seven pounds and quitting smoking, is looking for a healthy adult relationship. This book follows her through a year or trials and triumphs, as she attempts to change her life and attitude throughout. Bridget will keep you laughing through and through… you may even find similarities between her and you. // “So how’s my little Bridget? Aren’t I the lucky one? Look you’re right next to me. Una tells me you’ve split up with your feller. I don’t know! Durr! When are we going to get you married off?” // This is said to Bridget by her perverted old uncle. This is important because it shows just how much everyone is involved in Bridget’s love life, when she really doesn’t want them to be. Not only do they do things like this that annoy her, but they constantly embarrass her in front of other people, which explains why she has such a quirky and optimistic attitude about everything… because really how many times can you get THAT embarrassed. // “I WILL: stop smoking, drink not more than fourteen alcoholic units per week, be more confident, and eat more fiber…” // This is a quote explaining some of the many New Year’s resolutions of Bridget. She made these things as a goal for herself throughout the whole year. // “I like you very much, just as you are.” // Mark Darcy said this to Bridget at a party one night. Bridget was completely surprised by it because she and Mark had never really spoken and when they had they had hated each other. This quote completely changed the direction of the diary. Why do you think Bridget was able to remain so optimistic throughout the whole novel? Bridget was able to remain so optimistic because she knows she can’t go anywhere but up. She knew her life was already in shambles and that she could only improve things. Also her life changed so many times that I think she was able to adjust really well and not see it as a bad thing. Since Bridget had been through so many trials she was good at reacting to them well. She also learned that when you are more optimistic it’s easier for you to reach your goals and be happy with yourself. Do you think Bridget had a good year? Even though she didn’t really meet any of her goals? Why or why not? Bridget did have a good year even though she didn’t meet barely any of her goals. She didn’t lose the weight she wanted, or quit smoking like she wanted but she still did some good things with her life. For example she got a boyfriend that treated her well unlike the one she had in the beginning of the diary. Bridget also got hired at a TV studio after she quit her other job and is actually do something she likes now. It seems like she got everything so wanted to be happy, it just wasn’t what she thought was the things that she thought would make her happy. Compare Bridget to someone you know. Explain why they are different or the same. Bridget reminds me of my cousin Carly. Carly is constantly trying something new to improve her appearance, just like Bridget. Carly has a group of really good friends and is extremely outgoing. She is always willing to meet new people and is always looking for the perfect boyfriend. Carly just recently landed herself a job working as a teacher’s aide for the school district where she wanted. I think she is genuinely happy just like Bridget was at the end. They are both optimistic, making it easier for them to get what they want.
 * Bridget Jones ** - Bridget is in her thirties. She loves to smoke and drink. She is very optimistic and relies on mostly herself. She has three best friends who mean the world to her. She works at a publishing firm and has a horrendous mother.
 * Daniel Cleaver ** - He is the head of the publishing firm, which makes him Bridget’s boss. He is also Bridget’s love interest for most of the book. To put it lightly he is an ass.
 * Mark Darcy ** - Mark Darcy is a very simple man. He is a family friend of Bridget’s, they used to hang out with they were young. Mark and Daniel are each other’s biggest enemies. Mark becomes Bridget’s love interest in the end.