Elizabeth In Pride And Prejudice
After reading through Mr. Darcy s letter, Elizabeth is bombarded with mixed emotions. Her mind
was already decided to dislike him, but now there was evidence that she had greatly misjudged
him and his character. Having a physical letter instead of a brisk conversation allows Elizabeth to
think everything other, apply logic, and allow her to find the truth. Elizabeth eventually reaches the
conclusion that her assumptions about Mr. Darcy were all wrong and cries How despicably have I
acted...I, who have prided myself on my discernment...Had I been in love, I could not have been
more wretchedly blind. (Austen 141). Elizabeth feels awful for misjudgment and, as a
consequence, becomes more open to seeing Darcy as he truly is, and not only what others... Show
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Darcy as an unpleasant and arrogant man, therefore Elizabeth was more inclined to also thing
badly of him. While touring the mansion, Mrs. Reynolds, the housekeeper, tells Elizabeth and
her companions If I was to go through the world, I could not meet with a better [master]. But I
have always observed, that they who are good natured when children, are good natured when
they grow up; and [Mr. Darcy] was always the sweetest tempered, most generous hearted, boy in
the world. (Austen 166). Mrs. Reynolds also mentions Darcy s affection for his sister, stating
Whatever can give his sister any pleasure, is sure to be done in a moment. There is nothing he
would not do for her. (167). Mrs. Reynolds gives Elizabeth a different way of seeing Mr. Darcy;
not as an egotistical man of wealth, but a responsible and caring gentleman. Also while at Pemberley
, Darcy exemplifies other gentleman like qualities, such as being polite, attentive, and gracious, to
a degree never before witnessed by Elizabeth. Elizabeth s aunt, Mrs. Gardiner, remarked [Mr.
Darcy] has not an ill natured look. On the contrary, there is something pleasing about his mouth
when he speaks. And there is something of dignity in his countenance, that would not give one an
unfavorable idea of his heart. (173). After so much evidence towards his more gentle nature,
Elizabeth s heart begins so soften towards Mr. Darcy, and she begins to fall in
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