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Because of his social status. Mr. Darcy held a very high position in society so he is sure that no young lady in her right mind would ever turn him down. Because of his social status. Mr. Darcy held a very high position in society so he is sure that no young lady in her right mind would ever turn him down. Because of his social status. Mr. Darcy held a very high position in society so he is sure that no young lady in her right mind would ever turn him down.

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Who did darcy say was responsible for elizabeths acceptance of his marraige proposal?

Elizabeth told Darcy that she did not want to marry him.


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Distraught


How would you describe Darcy's proposal to Elizabeth?

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Elizabeth weeps after turning down Mr. Darcy's proposal because she is overwhelmed by the mix of her feelings for him and her sense of duty to herself. She is also hurt by his words during the proposal, which she finds insulting and demeaning.


Who did Darcy say was responsible for Elizabeth's acceptance of his marriage proposal?

Lady Catherine


Do you think Elizabeth really wanted to say no to Darcy in Pride and Prejudice?

Yes. In the beginning, Darcy was too proud and arrogant in his proposal which makes Elizabeth really infuriated and turned off by him. Besides, Elizabeth's didn't have a good impression of Darcy right from the start, hence this dislike further adds on to the reason why she rejected Darcy. It was only after the gradual realisation of her misunderstanding that Elizabeth gradually started to realised her mistake and started to see the good side of Darcy.


How do Darcy and Elizabeth react upon seeing each other at Pemberley?

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Why isn't Mr Bennet happy at first when Darcy asks for Elizabeths hand?

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How many times was Elizabeth Bennet was proposed?

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When Darcy leaves what does Elizabeth do?

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What 2 secrets concerning darcy does elizabeth reveal to jane?

Elizabeth doesn't reveal any secrets concerning Darcy to Jane


When darcy first proposes to Elizabeth he spends most of the proposal dwelling on?

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