Pride And Prejudice
: Is it possible?
The novel “,” written by Jane Austen during the nineteenth century, describes the trials and tribulations of five sisters of marrying age. The story is based in England around the turn of the century, and upon careful review, we find that many of the events do not reflect the time period. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy, and the Lydia-Wickham affair, are not realistic. Despite the fact that the novel is fiction, it is questionable that such events could take place.
When Darcy first lays eyes on Elizabeth after she is pointed out to him by Bingley, his statement is not that of love, nor of fondness, rather it is one of complete disgust.
“She is tolerable; ...
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off; and Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him.(pg.12)”
The two seem destined to become worst enemies, in fact they seem to become anything but a couple in love, which is exactly what they end up to be.
Soon after their original meeting at the ball, Elizabeth and Darcy’s paths cross again. This time it is at the home of the Bingleys where Darcy is staying, and where Elizabeth comes to visit Jane, her ill sister. When Darcy see her this time, his reaction to her is quite different:
“he was forced to acknowledge her figure to be light and pleasing; and in spite of his asserting that her manners were not those of the fashionable world, he was caught by their easy playfulness.(pg.22)”
I find it hard to believe that his impression of Elizabeth could change so drastically within a matter of days. Elizabeth, on the other hand, has a more reasonable reaction. She made no notice of Darcy’s reaction.
“perfectly unaware; to her he was only the man who ...
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same.
Elizabeth does not devote her full attentions to Mr. Darcy, and she does have some distractions along the way, mainly her attraction to the mysterious Mr. Wickham. But after all is said and done, Elizabeth always turns back to Mr. Darcy and his allure. Elizabeth never confirms her attraction for Darcy, never comes out and says that she loves him. When Mr. Darcy proposes to her she turns him down.
“ 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.” Elizabeth’s astonishment was beyond expression. She stared, colored, doubted, and was silent.(pg.160)”
Despite the fact ...
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