In his letter to Elizabeth, Darcy addresses the accusations of him being arrogant, prideful, and responsible for Bingley's separation from Jane. He explains that his reserved nature may have been misunderstood, admits his past mistakes, and provides evidence to disprove the accusations against him, particularly in regard to Bingley and Jane's situation. Darcy also expresses his genuine feelings for Elizabeth and hopes for her forgiveness.
Darcy gave Elizabeth a letter the morning after he had proposed, and she refused, at Hunsford, in Kent. The purpose of the letter was to defend himself from the accusations she had made against him as she rejected him.
In the short term, he tries to defend himself, in a letter to Elizabeth. In the long term, he reviews his approaches to life and his attitudes towards others. We do not see him doing this, but we do see the effects. For example, when he proposed to Elizabeth, he spoke of the various problems with her family, making her an unsuitable match for him. At the end of the book, he has learned to respect her family and says so.
I would start a letter to Queen Elizabeth "Your Majesty" rather than Dear Elizabeth; the formality surrounding the British Crown is quite formidable.
Depending on context "defend" can mean protect, fortify, support, justify, explain, endorse.
check out the teacups blog.there is a letter from john to elizabeth there
Mr Darcy did not give a letter to Jane. He did give a letter to Elizabeth the morning after he proposed and she rejected him. The purpose of the letter was to defend himself against accusations she brought against him when she declined his proposal.
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Mrs. Gardiner sent Elizabeth the details in a letter.
Mr. Darcy gave Elizabeth a letter that explained his actions.
Elizabeth learns about Darcy's role in influencing Bingley by reading a letter Darcy writes to her. In the letter, Darcy reveals that he convinced Bingley to distance himself from Jane Bennet because he believed Jane did not truly love Bingley. This revelation opens Elizabeth's eyes to Darcy's true character and motivations.
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