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How would you describe Darcy's proposal to Elizabeth?
Darcy proposes twice in Pride and Prejudice. The first proposal is arrogant and self deluded, and when Darcy realizes Elizabeth will turn him down, he gets resentful and argumentative. This does not endear him to her, to say the least. His second proposal is relaxed and unassuming. It is also successful.
What happened the first time mr darcy purposed to elizabeth?
Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth twice. The first time, at Hunsford, his proposal is long winded, arrogant, and insulting. Elizabeth, who has already come to regard him as conceited and unpleasant, is not particularly impressed and turns him down. Darcy's second proposal is simple, unassuming, and short. This time he is successful, but that is mostly because Elizabeth has gained a much better understanding of him.
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.
Why does Darcy assume that Elizabeth will accept his proposal?
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.
Which lines in this excerpt from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice suggest that Mr. Darcy is questioning his hasty judgment and has fallen in love with Elizabeth?
Elizabeth says her love for Darcy appeared so gradually, she cannot really say when it began. She jokes that it started when she saw Pemberly, implying that she fell in love when she could see with her own eyes how rich he was, but Jane, to whom she is talking, laughs at this and asks her to be serious.
What passes between darcy and wickham?
Darcy and Wickham had history. They had been raised together, and Darcy learned to distrust Wickham because of his bad habits, such as gambling. Wickham was to inherit a position on Darcy's estate, but asked to take money instead, which he was given. After he gambled this away, he came back for more, which was refused. He then tried to elope with Darcy's sister, and almost succeeded. In the book, they clearly do not want to be near each other. Wickham tells lies to Elizabeth and others about their connection, and Elizabeth takes sides without close examination of the truth. Later, when Darcy has reason to defend his honor on the subject, he sets the record straight, convincing Elizabeth of the truth. When Wickham elopes with Elizabeth's sister, Lydia, Darcy hunts them down and bribes Wickham to marry her for the sake of the honor of the family, to ease Elizabeth's pain on the subject. This is expensive, as it means purchasing an army commission, paying off Wickham's debts, and providing some amount of cash.
Why does everyone adopt a low opinion of darcy in Pride and Prejudice?
From the very beginning, Darcy proves himself to be conceited and rude. He takes his social status very seriously and seems to look down on those who are less wealthy than him. As the book continues, Elizabeth (with whom the reader is meant to identify with most) dislikes Darcy more and more. He personally insults her many times by saying that she is not pretty enough for him and, even when he proposes to her for the first time, he points out that he is too far above her in terms of social status for them to be compatible. Most of the people in Hertfordshire (where Meryton, Longbourn, and Netherfield are) start to dislike Darcy once Wickham spreads rumors about Darcy unjustly denying Wickham the money that Darcy's father left for Wickham when he died. Darcy later tells Elizabeth the truth, that Wickham was trying to take more money than was left to him, but Elizabeth never tells any else. So, many people continue to think of Darcy as a bad person. However, not everyone has a low opinion of Darcy. He is very close to his younger sister, Georgiana. He is also very close to his friend Bingley, who stands up for Darcy when others criticize him. Mrs. Reynolds, the woman who looks after Darcy's estate in Pemberly, says very kind things about Darcy to Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle and seems quite fond of him. Miss Bingley is almost obsessed with Darcy, though that may be more for his status and money than for his personality, because he is rude to her throughout the book. Darcy's aunt.
Pride and Prejudice summary of from 1-20 chapter?
Chapter 19 of Volume I is entirely devoted to Mr. Collins proposing marriage to Lizzy and her turning him down. The dialog alone makes it clear that he is a very stupid man, and she is wise not to accept him.
In Pride and Prejudice what were the reasons for Lizzy to turn down Mr Collins?
She didn't want to marry solely for security but for love. That's what she wanted most with her future husband. And it did not help that Mr. Collins was a great bore who was pracically an endentured servant by choice to Lady Catherine de Bourgh (which I am convinced could also be pronounced BOAR due to her borish behavior) -
How long did elizabeth visit charlotte in Pride and Prejudice?
Elizabeth stayed at Hunsford with Charlotte and Mr. Collins for six weeks. Darcy arrived at Rosings during or a the end of the second week, and remained for about three weeks. Elizabeth stayed for another week or so after he left. Lady Catherine mentioned the length of the stay and suggested Elizabeth stay for another two, but Elizabeth turned this suggestion down.
How does Darcy slight Elizabeth?
At the ball where they meet, he looks down on everybody, clearly despising the local gentry. Furthermore, he tells the over-enthusiastic Bingley that he is dancing with the only presentable girl he saw that evening, adding that Elisabeth is "tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me" - a comment overheard by Elisabeth.
Has a girl turned down a wedding proposal?
Yes
