"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a
single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."
- -Said Narrator(third person omniscient)
-Page 5
-Addressed to the reader
-It is the first sentence of the novel and already reveals that marriage would be a
huge theme. It is actually a satirical statement and shows verbal irony. As you
read on, although this line says that a single man with a good fortune is in
search of a wife, the novel actually emphasizes how young women are trying to
find a husband in possession of a good fortune. It reveals how, before, some
people had to marry in order to economically survive.
"You and the girls may go, or you may send them by themselves, which perhaps will be still better, for as you are as handsome as any of them, Mr. Bingley may like you the best of the party."
- -Said by Mr. Bennet
-Page 6
-Addressed to Mrs. Bennet
-Mrs. Bennet wants Mr. Bennet to visit Mr. Bingley to become better acquainted in
order for Mr. Bingley to possibly take a liking in one of her daughters. Mr.
Bennet basically says that she and her daughter should go themselves and it may
be even better that she go, maybe Mr. Bingley might even like her the most. He
is teasing Mrs. Bennet by flattering her.
"Now,Kitty, you may cough as much as you choose."
- -Said by Mrs. Bennet
-Page 9
-Addressed to Kitty
-Mrs. Bennet previously tells Kitty to not cough and “have a little compassion on her
nerves” because Mr. Bennet would not call Mr. Bingley to become acquainted with
him. However, he did. In fact, he even visited him.
"He is just what a young man ought to be...sensible, good-humoured, lively; and I never saw such happy manners!"
* Jane
* To Elizabeth
* Jane expresses to Elizabeth that she likes Mr. Bingley.
* To Elizabeth
* Jane expresses to Elizabeth that she likes Mr. Bingley.
"In nine cases out of ten a women had better show MORE affection than she feels."
* Charlotte
* To Elizabeth
* Charlotte is saying that it is better the Jane shows how she feels towards Mr. Bingley, rather than conceal it.
* To Elizabeth
* Charlotte is saying that it is better the Jane shows how she feels towards Mr. Bingley, rather than conceal it.
"I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow."
* Darcy
* To Caroline Bingley
* Darcy is checking out Elizabeth
* To Caroline Bingley
* Darcy is checking out Elizabeth
"No, my dear, you had better go on horseback, because it seems likely to rain; and then you must stay all night."
* Mrs. Bennett
* To Jane
* She wants Jane to visit Mr.Bingley and to stay there as long as possible so that he can secure his feelings for her.
* To Jane
* She wants Jane to visit Mr.Bingley and to stay there as long as possible so that he can secure his feelings for her.
"Why must SHE be scampering about the country, because her sister had a cold?"
* Caroline Bingley
* To Mrs. Hurst
* She is bad mouthing Jane to her other sister and thing of her as low class.
* To Mrs. Hurst
* She is bad mouthing Jane to her other sister and thing of her as low class.
"But I have always observed, that they who are good-natured when children, are good-natured when they grow up; and he was always the sweetest-tempered, most generous-hearted boy in the world."
• Mrs. Reynolds to Elizabeth and Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner
• They are at the Darcy resident talking
• Mrs. Reynolds is Mr. Darcy’s maid and she is talking about how sweet she thinks Mr. Darcy is
• Elizabeth is taken back by this since she only sees him as a rude, heartless man
• They are at the Darcy resident talking
• Mrs. Reynolds is Mr. Darcy’s maid and she is talking about how sweet she thinks Mr. Darcy is
• Elizabeth is taken back by this since she only sees him as a rude, heartless man
"Will you allow me, or do I ask too much, to introduce my sister to your acquaintance during your stay at Lambton?"
• Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth
• They are on a walk and he wants to know if he can introduce her to his little sister
• It shows that Darcy has a soft spot for her
• They are on a walk and he wants to know if he can introduce her to his little sister
• It shows that Darcy has a soft spot for her
"Pray, Miss Eliza, are not the ----shire Militia removed from Meryton? They must be a great loss to YOUR family."
• Miss Bingley to Elizabeth
• She is jealous that Darcy and her have a connection so she is trying to embarrass/upset Elizabeth
• She was being malicious by saying basically what are your young flirty sisters going to do without soldiers around and being snide about her sister’s shameful marriage.
• Instead of indulging and burning Miss Bingley for her rude behavior, she just lets it lie and lets Mr. Darcy’s upset body language do the talking, which in turn embarrasses Miss Bingley
• She is jealous that Darcy and her have a connection so she is trying to embarrass/upset Elizabeth
• She was being malicious by saying basically what are your young flirty sisters going to do without soldiers around and being snide about her sister’s shameful marriage.
• Instead of indulging and burning Miss Bingley for her rude behavior, she just lets it lie and lets Mr. Darcy’s upset body language do the talking, which in turn embarrasses Miss Bingley
"But nothing can be done--I know very well that nothing can be done. How is such a man to be worked on? How are they even to be discovered? I have not the smallest hope. It is every way horrible!"
• Elizabeth to Mr. Darcy
• She just found out that Lydia eloped and is distressed over it
• She is upset that it is too late to reveal Mr. Wickham’s true self and stop her little sister from ruining her life.
• This is a rare moment when she is totally vulnerable in front of Mr. Darcy
• She just found out that Lydia eloped and is distressed over it
• She is upset that it is too late to reveal Mr. Wickham’s true self and stop her little sister from ruining her life.
• This is a rare moment when she is totally vulnerable in front of Mr. Darcy
"You will laugh when you know where I am gone, and I cannot help laughing myself at your surprise to-morrow morning, as soon as I am missed."
• Lydia to Harriet
• She is writing a letter telling her friend how she just ran away with a man. She thinks that the shame and distress she will cause her family and friends is funny and not serious at all. She does not think about how her actions could affect the people around her and her own future.
• She is convinced that Mr. Wickham is madly in love with her, when he is not
• She is writing a letter telling her friend how she just ran away with a man. She thinks that the shame and distress she will cause her family and friends is funny and not serious at all. She does not think about how her actions could affect the people around her and her own future.
• She is convinced that Mr. Wickham is madly in love with her, when he is not
"Lizzy, I bear you no ill-will for being justified in your advice to me last May, which, considering the event, shows some greatness of mind."
• Mr. Bennet to Kitty and Elizabeth
• He just got home from searching for Lydia and he is tired and blames himself
• He admires Elizabeth for staying away from Mr. Wickham
• He just got home from searching for Lydia and he is tired and blames himself
• He admires Elizabeth for staying away from Mr. Wickham
"My temper would perhaps be called resentful. My good opinion once lost, is lost forever."
-Who said it?
Darcy
-What page is it on?
51
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Miss Bingley
-Give a little context background.
Miss Bingley is trying to get Darcy’s attention, and she realizes that the only way he will give her the time of day is if Elizabeth is with her. He states that his only fault is resentment—“my good opinion once lost is lost forever.”Elizabeth replies that it is hard to laugh at a “propensity to hate everybody,” and Miss Bingley, observing Elizabeth’s monopolization of Darcy’s attention once again, insists on music.
Darcy
-What page is it on?
51
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Miss Bingley
-Give a little context background.
Miss Bingley is trying to get Darcy’s attention, and she realizes that the only way he will give her the time of day is if Elizabeth is with her. He states that his only fault is resentment—“my good opinion once lost is lost forever.”Elizabeth replies that it is hard to laugh at a “propensity to hate everybody,” and Miss Bingley, observing Elizabeth’s monopolization of Darcy’s attention once again, insists on music.
"...you may imagine that I am happy on every occasion to offer those little delicate compliments which are always acceptable to ladies."
-Who said it?
Mr. Collins
-What page is it on?
59
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
The Bennet family
-Give a little context background.
Mr. Collins and the Bennet’s are having dinner and Mr. Collins is naming –dropping about Lady Catherine (like usual).
Mr. Collins
-What page is it on?
59
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
The Bennet family
-Give a little context background.
Mr. Collins and the Bennet’s are having dinner and Mr. Collins is naming –dropping about Lady Catherine (like usual).
"Till I can forget his father, I can never defy or expose HIM."
-Who said it?
Wickham
-What page is it on?
70
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Elizabeth
-Give a little context background.
Eventually, Wickham and Elizabeth find themselves in conversation, and she hears his story: he had planned on entering the ministry, rather than the militia, but was unable to do so because he lacked money. Darcy’s father, Wickham says, had intended to provide for him, but Darcy used a loophole in the will to keep the money for himself- he is telling Elizabeth his so-called sob story.
Wickham
-What page is it on?
70
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Elizabeth
-Give a little context background.
Eventually, Wickham and Elizabeth find themselves in conversation, and she hears his story: he had planned on entering the ministry, rather than the militia, but was unable to do so because he lacked money. Darcy’s father, Wickham says, had intended to provide for him, but Darcy used a loophole in the will to keep the money for himself- he is telling Elizabeth his so-called sob story.
"...I shall hope to be honoured with the hands of all my fair cousins in the course of the evening; and I take this opportunity of soliciting yours, Miss Elizabeth, for the two first dances especially..."
-Who said it?
Mr. Collins
-What page is it on?
76
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Elizabeth
-Give a little context background.
He is telling Elizabeth that he will honor her with the first two dances- she is horrified though because she wants to dance the first dances with Wickham.
Mr. Collins
-What page is it on?
76
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Elizabeth
-Give a little context background.
He is telling Elizabeth that he will honor her with the first two dances- she is horrified though because she wants to dance the first dances with Wickham.
"He has been so unlucky as to lose YOUR friendship...and in a manner which he is likely to suffer from all his life."
-Who said it?
Elizabeth
-What page is it on?
80
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Darcy
-Give a little context background.
Elizabeth is being sarcastic when she tells Darcy that Wickham is unlucky to have lost his friendship.
Elizabeth
-What page is it on?
80
-Who is addressed to, if anyone?
Darcy
-Give a little context background.
Elizabeth is being sarcastic when she tells Darcy that Wickham is unlucky to have lost his friendship.
"..I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry."
-Elizabeth says it to Mr.Darcy. It is Elizabeth talking to Darcy explaining why she would have denied his marriage proposal no matter what. She hates him.
"The situation of your mother's family, though objectionable, was nothing in comparison to that total want of propriety so frequently, so almost uniformly betrayed by herself, by your three younger sisters, and occasionally even by your father."
-Mr.Darcy said it to elizabeth in the letter. It means that he though Jane was after Mr. Bingley only for his money. Mr.Darcy is explaining to Elizabeth why he was against Jane and Bingley's marriage.
"I joined them unexpectedly a day or two before the intended elopement, and then Georgiana, unable to support the idea of grieving and offending a brother whom she almost looked up to as a father, acknowledged the whole to me."
-Mr.Darcy is explaining to Elizabeth in the letter why he did what he did.
"One has got all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it."
-Elizabeth is talking about Mr.Darcy and Mr. Bingley to Jane. She is saying that one man is actually smart and the other pretends to be.
"Lydia will never be easy until she has exposed herself in some public place or other, and we can never expect her to do it with so little expense or inconvenience to her family as under the present circumstances."
- Mr. Bennet is saying that Lydia is going to humiliate herself either way. He is telling Elizabeth. Mr.Bennet thinks Lydia should go and humiliate herself in Brighton so he will not have to spend much time, money, or effort in her embarrassing herself there.
"Her character will be fixed, and she will, at sixteen, be the most determined flirt that ever made herself or her family ridiculous…"
- Elizabeth is saying that she thinks her sister is embarrassing the whole family. She is disappointed in her but no longer has faith in her young sister. She is speaking to her father, Mr. Bennet.
"That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit."
a. Mary’s father.
b. Its in chapter 18
c. It is addressed to Mary.
d. Context: The family is at dinner together. Dinner has just ended and Mary is singing to entertain everyone.
b. Its in chapter 18
c. It is addressed to Mary.
d. Context: The family is at dinner together. Dinner has just ended and Mary is singing to entertain everyone.
"...and thirdly--which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness."
a. Mr. Collins says this.
b. It is in very beginning of chapter 19.
c. It is addressed to Elizabeth.
d. He is talking about why he should marry Miss de Bourghs. He says that as a clergyman, he should. Plus, who could resist Miss de Bourghs.
b. It is in very beginning of chapter 19.
c. It is addressed to Elizabeth.
d. He is talking about why he should marry Miss de Bourghs. He says that as a clergyman, he should. Plus, who could resist Miss de Bourghs.
"I am not romantic, you know; I never was."
a. Charlotte.
b. It is at the end of chapter 22.
c. Elizabeth and Charlotte are talking.
d. The two girls are talking about Mr. Collins engagement with Miss Charlotte. Elizabeth is surprised that they want to get married.
b. It is at the end of chapter 22.
c. Elizabeth and Charlotte are talking.
d. The two girls are talking about Mr. Collins engagement with Miss Charlotte. Elizabeth is surprised that they want to get married.
"He may live in my memory as the most amiable man of my acquaintance, but that is all. I have nothing either to hope or fear, and nothing to reproach him with."
a. Jane.
b. It is in the very beginning of chapter 23.
c. Jane to Elizabeth.
d. Jane is leaving and Elizabeth musters up the courage to tell Jane how she really feels. Elizabeth feels guilty.
b. It is in the very beginning of chapter 23.
c. Jane to Elizabeth.
d. Jane is leaving and Elizabeth musters up the courage to tell Jane how she really feels. Elizabeth feels guilty.
"But he paid her not the smallest attention till her grandfather's death made her mistress of this fortune."
a. Mrs. Gardiner. [Elizabeth’s aunt]
b. It is in the middle of chapter 27.
c. Mrs. Gardiner to Elizabeth.
d. They are talking about Wickham’s intentions to marry Miss Mary King. The aunt think’s its ok that he is only marrying her because she has a large inheritance.
b. It is in the middle of chapter 27.
c. Mrs. Gardiner to Elizabeth.
d. They are talking about Wickham’s intentions to marry Miss Mary King. The aunt think’s its ok that he is only marrying her because she has a large inheritance.
"I like her appearance…She looks sickly and cross. Yes, she will do for him very well. She will make him a very proper wife."
a. Elizabeth.
b. It’s at the very end of chapter 28.
c. Elizabeth to Maria.
d. Maria comes over to Liz’s house. She is out of breath and shows Elizabeth Miss de Bourgh who is standing across the street.
b. It’s at the very end of chapter 28.
c. Elizabeth to Maria.
d. Maria comes over to Liz’s house. She is out of breath and shows Elizabeth Miss de Bourgh who is standing across the street.
“…you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person.”
- Lady Catherine is speaking.
- Page 142
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- They are having a conversation after dinner where Lady Catherine is criticizing the Bennet sister’s upbringing.
- Page 142
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- They are having a conversation after dinner where Lady Catherine is criticizing the Bennet sister’s upbringing.
“What he told me was merely this: that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage…”
- Colonel Fitzwilliam said this.
- Page 158
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Col. Fitzwilliam is telling Elizabeth what Darcy had said about separating Bingley and Jane.
- Page 158
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Col. Fitzwilliam is telling Elizabeth what Darcy had said about separating Bingley and Jane.
“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
- Darcy said this.
- Page 161
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is expressing his love for Elizabeth to her and is proposing to her.
- Page 161
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is expressing his love for Elizabeth to her and is proposing to her.
“I have no wish of denying that I did everything in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success. Towards him I have been kinder than towards myself.”
- Darcy said this.
- Page 163
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is explaining why he pushed Bingley away from Elizabeth’s sister, Jane.
- Page 163
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is explaining why he pushed Bingley away from Elizabeth’s sister, Jane.
“Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your connections? – to congratulate myself on the hope of relations, whose condition in life is so decidedly beneath my own?”
- Darcy said this.
- Page 164
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is expressing his love for Elizabeth but goes off track and speaks of how inferior she is to him socially.
- Page 164
- It is addressed to Elizabeth.
- Darcy is expressing his love for Elizabeth but goes off track and speaks of how inferior she is to him socially.
“You could not have made the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it.”
- Elizabeth said this
- Page 164
- It is addressed to Darcy.
- Elizabeth rejects Darcy’s proposal because he insulted her.
- Page 164
- It is addressed to Darcy.
- Elizabeth rejects Darcy’s proposal because he insulted her.
"No, Kitty, I have at last learnt to be cautious, and you will feel the effects of it. No officer is ever to enter into my house again, nor even to pass through the village. Balls will be absolutely prohibited, unless you stand up with one of your sisters. And you are never to stir out of doors till you can prove that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner."
Mr. Bennet
Page 251
Addressed to Kitty
Mr. Bennet is threatening Kitty immediately after his return.
Page 251
Addressed to Kitty
Mr. Bennet is threatening Kitty immediately after his return.
"But there are two things that I want very much to know; one is, how much money your uncle has laid down to bring it about; and the other, how am I ever to pay him."
Mr. Bennet
Page 254
Addressed to Elizabeth
Mr. Bennet is talking to Jane about the recently found Lydia and Wickham and the marriage he is going to fund.
Page 254
Addressed to Elizabeth
Mr. Bennet is talking to Jane about the recently found Lydia and Wickham and the marriage he is going to fund.
"I quite forgot! I ought not to have said a word about it. I promised them so faithfully! What will Wickham say? It was to be such a secret!"
Lydia
Page 267
Addressed to Jane and Elizabeth
Lydia is talking about Mr. Darcy’s presence at the gathering.
Page 267
Addressed to Jane and Elizabeth
Lydia is talking about Mr. Darcy’s presence at the gathering.
"I DID hear, too, that there was a time, when sermon-making was not so palatable to you as it seems to be at present..."
Elizabeth
Page 275
Addressed to Wickham
Elizabeth is talking to Wickham about preaching sermons, since he considered the position before, as they walk into the house.
Page 275
Addressed to Wickham
Elizabeth is talking to Wickham about preaching sermons, since he considered the position before, as they walk into the house.
"I think you are in very great danger of making him as much in love with you as ever."
Elizabeth
Page 284
Addressed to Jane
Elizabeth is talking to Jane about Bingley’s presence at the dinner that evening.
Page 284
Addressed to Jane
Elizabeth is talking to Jane about Bingley’s presence at the dinner that evening.
"What is the matter mamma? What do you keep winking at me for? What am I to do?"
Kitty
Page 289
Addressed to Mrs. Bennet
Mrs. Bennet is trying to inconspicuously signal everyone else out of the room. Kitty is confused by the signal and questions it.
Page 289
Addressed to Mrs. Bennet
Mrs. Bennet is trying to inconspicuously signal everyone else out of the room. Kitty is confused by the signal and questions it.
"Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness."
Speaker: Elizabeth
Addressed to: Jane
Page: 315
Context: Jane has genuine goodwill for Elizabeth. Her first words after Bingley’s proposal to her were “Why is not everybody as happy?[1]” Again to Elizabeth, “If I could but see you as happy![2]” Elizabeth understands that Jane’s happiness issues not from her good fortune but from her goodness. “Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.[3]” Jane is always guided silently by Elizabeth. Elizabeth takes full interest in her and brings luck to her, sharing a portion of her own luck with Jane.
Addressed to: Jane
Page: 315
Context: Jane has genuine goodwill for Elizabeth. Her first words after Bingley’s proposal to her were “Why is not everybody as happy?[1]” Again to Elizabeth, “If I could but see you as happy![2]” Elizabeth understands that Jane’s happiness issues not from her good fortune but from her goodness. “Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.[3]” Jane is always guided silently by Elizabeth. Elizabeth takes full interest in her and brings luck to her, sharing a portion of her own luck with Jane.
"...what is to divide them? The upstart pretensions of a young woman without family, connections, or fortune. Is this to be endured! But it must not, shall not be. If you were sensible of your own good, you would not wish to quit the sphere in which you have been brought up."
Speaker: Lady Catherine
Addressed to: Elizabeth
Page: 299
Context: Lady Catherine comes to Loungbourne to talk to Elizabeth about her relationship with Darcy. Lady Catherine wants Darcy to marry Miss Bingley because of their high titles and reputations. This arranged marriage was “destiny”. In this quote, she attacks Elizabeth, claiming she is inferior and not worthy enough for Darcy. She believes it would be better for Darcy and Elizabeth is they were not be engaged.
Addressed to: Elizabeth
Page: 299
Context: Lady Catherine comes to Loungbourne to talk to Elizabeth about her relationship with Darcy. Lady Catherine wants Darcy to marry Miss Bingley because of their high titles and reputations. This arranged marriage was “destiny”. In this quote, she attacks Elizabeth, claiming she is inferior and not worthy enough for Darcy. She believes it would be better for Darcy and Elizabeth is they were not be engaged.
"I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to YOU, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me."
Speaker: Elizabeth
Addressed to: Lady Catherine
Page: 299
Context: Lady Catherine begs Elizabeth to promise not to marry Darcy. However, Elizabeth refuses, claiming that these marriage affairs and arrangements are only meant between Darcy and herself. She stands up for herself and her family and mocks the Lady’s family as well. She does not promise to marry Darcy. She promises to stay true to herself and her ideals, sticking true to what makes her happy. She is her own woman who doesn’t listen to anyone who doesn’t matter.
Addressed to: Lady Catherine
Page: 299
Context: Lady Catherine begs Elizabeth to promise not to marry Darcy. However, Elizabeth refuses, claiming that these marriage affairs and arrangements are only meant between Darcy and herself. She stands up for herself and her family and mocks the Lady’s family as well. She does not promise to marry Darcy. She promises to stay true to herself and her ideals, sticking true to what makes her happy. She is her own woman who doesn’t listen to anyone who doesn’t matter.
"I can no longer help thanking you for your unexampled kindness to my poor sister."
Speaker: Elizabeth
Addressed to: Darcy
Page: 307
Context: Elizabeth and Darcy lag behind, and when they are alone, Elizabeth thanks him for his generosity in saving Lydia’s good name. Darcy replies that he did so only because Lydia is her sister.
Addressed to: Darcy
Page: 307
Context: Elizabeth and Darcy lag behind, and when they are alone, Elizabeth thanks him for his generosity in saving Lydia’s good name. Darcy replies that he did so only because Lydia is her sister.
"But your FAMILY owe me nothing. Much as I respect them, I believe I thought only of YOU."
Speaker: Darcy
Addressed to: Elizabeth
Page: 307
Context: Darcy has been good to the Bennet family in saving Lydia’s name. Darcy claims that every good deed he has done for the family was directly meant for Elizabeth. He just wants to see Elizabeth happy. He loves her and adores her that much. The caring Darcy risks his reputation for Elizabeth and her happiness.
Addressed to: Elizabeth
Page: 307
Context: Darcy has been good to the Bennet family in saving Lydia’s name. Darcy claims that every good deed he has done for the family was directly meant for Elizabeth. He just wants to see Elizabeth happy. He loves her and adores her that much. The caring Darcy risks his reputation for Elizabeth and her happiness.
"I love him. Indeed he has no improper pride. He is perfectly amiable."
Speaker: Elizabeth
Addressed to: Mr. Bennet
Page: 316
Context: The whole Bennet family, especially Jane and Mr. Bennet, are extremely confused about Elizabeth’s unexpected proposal to Mr. Darcy. He has always been an unpleasant man who Elizabeth had despised in the past. Mr. Bennet believes it is only for the finer jewels and clothes, to get a better man than Jane. However, in this quote, Elizabeth expresses her true feelings toward Darcy, pouring her heart out in tears. She is somewhat embarrassed at the fact that she has been lying to herself the whole time. But the truth comes out.
Addressed to: Mr. Bennet
Page: 316
Context: The whole Bennet family, especially Jane and Mr. Bennet, are extremely confused about Elizabeth’s unexpected proposal to Mr. Darcy. He has always been an unpleasant man who Elizabeth had despised in the past. Mr. Bennet believes it is only for the finer jewels and clothes, to get a better man than Jane. However, in this quote, Elizabeth expresses her true feelings toward Darcy, pouring her heart out in tears. She is somewhat embarrassed at the fact that she has been lying to herself the whole time. But the truth comes out.
