What are the misunderstandings in Pride and Prejudice?

Answer 1

view it: Click Here to View It CONFLICT There are two major conflicts in the novel which develop the plot.The first plot centers around Mrs. Bennet's desperate attempts to find suitable husbands for her marriageable daughters.Protagonist The Protagonist is Mrs. Bennet, whose 'business of life' is to get her daughters married. To this end, she is assiduously devoted throughout the novel. She presses her husband to develop an acquaintance with Mr. Bingley (a promising catch); she encourages the sick Jane to prolong her stay at Netherfield; she is anxious that Elizabeth should consent to Mr. Collins' proposal and is crestfallen when she does not; she promotes the flippancy of Lydia and Kitty and their red-coat chasing. Antagonist Mrs. Bennet's antagonist is the problem she encounters in getting her daughters married, especially the eldest two. Bingley's abrupt departure from Netherfield interrupts her plans. This and Elizabeth's denial to marry the odious Mr. Collins seems to thwart her matrimonial scheme of things. Lydia's elopement and the consequent stigma also strikes at the heart of her scheme; ironically, she does not comprehend its fatality. Climax The climax of this plot is the engagement of Elizabeth to Darcy. Lydia has already eloped with Wickham, and Jane has accepted Bingley's proposal. All three of her eldest daughters are to be married.

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Outcome The outcome of the conflict is a happy one. Mrs. Bennet's match-making problems are solved, for her eligible daughters are either engaged or married at the point of climax. The second plot revolves around Darcy trying to win Elizabeth's love. Protagonist Fitzwilliam Darcy, a handsome and proud aristocrat, falls in love with Elizabeth. He is attracted by her fine eyes, elegant figure, buoyancy of spirit, quick wit, and intelligence. Antagonist Darcy's antagonist is the various 'obstacles' he has to overcome in order to win the love of Elizabeth, including her vulgar and indiscreet mother, Wickham's false accounts of him, and Elizabeth's own prejudice against him. Elizabeth finds him exceedingly proud and at first strongly dislikes him. Climax A high point in the rising action is Lydia's elopement, for it threatens to thwart the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth; but, on the contrary, it gives Darcy an opportunity to prove his love for Elizabeth by using his influence to get Wickham to marry Lydia. In turn, Elizabeth realizes the true worth of Darcy. When Darcy proposes to her a second time, he has lost his pride and she has given up her prejudice. The climax occurs when she eagerly accepts his proposal. Outcome This plot ends in comedy for Darcy accomplishes his goal, winning the love of Elizabeth and her hand in marriage.

Answer 2

Some of the misunderstandings in "Pride and Prejudice" include Elizabeth misjudging Mr. Darcy's character based on their initial interactions, Mr. Wickham misrepresenting his past to Elizabeth and others, and the misinterpretation of intentions between various characters due to societal norms and expectations. These misunderstandings create conflict and contribute to the overall plot of the novel.

Answer 3

The misunderstandings between Elizabeth and Darcy made Elizabeth formed prejudice towards Darcy. Elizabeth believed in Wickham's lie about Darcy and his character, hence, she thought that Darcy was a mean guy and that he treated Wickham unjustly. Besides, Elizabeth's wrong judgment of Darcy that he is an arrogant and proud guy also leads to her rejection towards Darcy initial proposal. It is only after such misunderstandings are cleared that Elizabeth is able to see the real character of Darcy and hence lead to the development of their relationship.

Answer 4

Wow... it's an amazing story about how two people overcome their differences and find true love in the end. Of course this answer is extremely broad, and I would suggest taking 10 minutes to visit one of these pages, it will help a ton to explain the plot of the story in full.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/pride/summary.html


http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/Pride-and-Prejudice-Summary-Analysis-and-Original-Text-by-Chapter-Chapters-1-5.id-147,pageNum-16.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_prejudice

Answer 5

Elizabeth had prejudice towards Mr. Darcy.