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How did Mr Darcy and Mr Wickham first get to know each other?
Darcy and Wickham grew up together. Darcy's father was a very wealthy man who owned an estate called Pemberley. Wickham's father was a close friend of Darcy who managed Pemberley. Darcy's father was Wickham's godfather.
Why does Darcy believe it's his fault for Wickham and Lydia's elopement?
Mr. Darcy believes it is his fault for the elopement because he knew what sort of man Mr. Wickham was, and he had to much pride to let the world know. If he had exposed Mr. Wickham's character, then the elopement would not have taken place.
Why does Elizabeth feel she will never see Mr Darcy again when she told him about Lydia's elopement with Wickham in Pride and Prejudice?
If Lydia marries Wickham, then Elizabeth will be closely related to a man Darcy detests. If Lydia fails to marry Wickham, then Elizabeth will be a member of a disgraced family. Either way a connection between Darcy and Elizabeth is also a connection between Darcy and a scandal. Lizzy is already aware of the enormous differences between her situation and Darcy's. She is poor and he is rich. In England of the time, that was regarded as a reason for them not to be married, because marriage was a way to form alliances and increase wealth. Darcy has commented on this. Her family is not well bred by Darcy's standards, and Darcy has commented on this also. She has already turned down a marriage proposal by Darcy, and rather angrily. She regards the attraction Darcy has for her as probaby very weak to begin with. Lydia's elopement, in her view, is just a final straw.
Who does Lizzie write to for answers and what this person say about darcy's help in Pride and Prejudice?
Lizzy writes to Mrs. Gardner to find out why Darcy was at Lydia's wedding. Mrs. Gardner is surprised by the question, since she thought Darcy and Lizzy were in love and secretly in communication about the whole thing (this is not explicit, but implied in the novel). She writes to tell Lizzy that Darcy had searched London for Wickham and Lydia, and found them. Darcy had negotiated a marriage deal with Wickham, under the terms of which Wickham would marry Lydia in exchange for having his debts paid and getting a commission in the army bought for him. Darcy also provided the money and arranged the wedding, at which Darcy was best man.
What secret guest was at Lydia's wedding that she lets slip to Elizabeth pride and prejudice?
Lydia was supposed to keep Darcy's involvement in her wedding secret. Darcy had provided what was, in essence, Lydia's dowry, the money Wickham demanded to marry Lydia (though Lydia might have been unaware of the fact that Wickham would not have married her otherwise). This money was was used to buy Wickham an army commission and pay his debts. Darcy paid for the wedding, and attended it as best man.
Who is George Wickham?
George Wickham is a character in the Jane Austin novel Pride and Prejudice (first published in 1813). George Wickham is the antagonist of the novel and Mr Darcy's opponent. Wickham initially captures the attentions of Elizabeth Bennet, but he is not all he seems! To learn more, see the page link, further down this page, listed under "Related Links."
What kind of boss is Mr Darcy?
a good one, very kind and an excellent man. He never uses a cross word with any of his tenants or servants.
Does Elizabeth believes that George Wickham is an amicable person?
From the time Lizzy meets Wickham, until she reads Darcy's letter, she thinks Wickham is probably the most amiable man she has ever met. After reading and reviewing that letter, however, she comes to understand Wickham is a fraud. His elopement seals his fate, as far Lizzy's opinion is concerned, and in the end she really wants to avoid him; to her he is no longer amiable at all.
What events made elizabeth change her mind about darcy?
Well he was rather rude by calling her "not tolerable enough" but she does seem to take it a little too far. that's just my opinion, but it shows that she can be prejudice as well -- it's not only Darcy
Pride and Prejudice military man and gambler?
In "Pride and Prejudice," Mr. Wickham is the military man being an officer in the militia, and Mr. George Wickham is portrayed as a gambler involved in deceitful behavior. Wickham's actions and intentions towards the Bennet sisters illustrate the theme of social status and deception in the novel.
Why does mr Collins decide to introduce himself to mr darcy in Pride and Prejudice?
Darcy introduces his letter knowing that he has to tempt Elizabeth into reading his letter, knowing that she would not willingly read anything which to do on the matter of their previous interactions. Therefore, in starting the letter he addresses her in a very polite and civil manner, with the following of his immediate assurance that he will not renew his marriage proposal to her. He concludes his introduction paragraph with a compliment to Elizabeth, further encouraging her to read what he has to tell her by writing that she will read it not because of what she feels on the matter, but because of her justice. Here forth meaning that he is complimenting her on her judgment. Following this introduction he attempts to explain to her why he took Bingley away from Jane when the likelihood of marriage was so great. Also he included the telling of his connection and encounters with Wickham in order to justify his behavior and actions towards the man, and clarify the untruthful tellings Wickham had so unjustly bestowed on Darcy. This is as well as to warn Elizabeth of his true character because he is aware of her past partiality towards the man and he wanted to clarify that Wickham had only the appearance of a good man, while Darcy had all the actual goodness himself.
Why does darcy say it was his responsibility and fault concerning wickham's behavior in Pride and Prejudice?
Because his pride had prevented him to warn the people of Longbourn about Wichkam's true nature. If they had known what sort of man that apparently charming officer was, Lydia would not have been allowed to spend time with him and - therefore - would not have eloped with him.
