What is the importance of the letters in the book-Pride and Prejudice?

Answer 1

Letters are very important in Pride and Prejudice. Darcy's famous letter to Lizzy, telling her about his history with Wickham, represents an important turning point, and is possibly the most important letter in the book. There are a number of others, ranging in importance from not very to quite important. The letter saying Jane was ill at Netherfield is one. The letters Jane wrote Lizzy, telling her of Lydia's elopement were two others. Mr. Gardiner's letter saying Lydia would get married was another, and there were letters exchanged between Lizzy and Mrs. Gardiner, in which the former asked and the later explained why Darcy was at Lydia's wedding. I am probably missing some, possibly important ones. Perhaps some one else will add more.

Answer 2

The most important letter was undoubtedly the one Mr. Darcy wrote to Elizabeth after she refused his marriage proposal. There were several other letters that were important, but I think the most important two were the one Jane writes to Elizabeth saying that Lydia ran away with Wickham (actually, there were two of these that came together), and the one Mrs. Gardiner writes to Elizabeth telling her that Mr Darcy was the person who found Lydia and Wickham, and arranged their marriage.

Answer 3

The letters in "Pride and Prejudice" serve as a crucial narrative device that reveals character motivations, conveys important plot developments, and adds depth to the relationships between characters. Through the letters, readers gain insight into the thoughts and feelings of the characters, driving the story forward and highlighting themes of communication and misinterpretation.