Notes On Darcy/Elizabeth/ Wickham

Quotes:

" With a strong prejudice against everything he might say, she began his account on what happened at Netherfield" p.152

" Even Wckham had allowed him merit as a brother" p.154 (referring to Darcy)

" But vanity, not love, has been my folly" p.156 (Elzabeth reflects after Darcy's letter)

" There certainly was some great mismanagement in the education of those two young men. One has got all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it." p.168 (Wickham and Darcy)

" There are very few people of whom so much can be said. You are lucky in having such a master." (Referring to Darcy) p. 184

"not long enough to determine her feelings towards one in that mansion" ( Her new impression on Darcy confuses Elizabeth and challenges previous assumptions). p.196

" She wished, she feared that the master of the house might be amongst them; and whether she wished or feared it more she could scarcely determine" p.198

Anecdotes:

Wickham meets Elizabeth for the last time and acts strangely. She speaks as to trigger some unusual reaction. His behavior helps prove Darcy's words.

Elizabeth meets Darcy as she visits Pemberley. He behaves with much civility to her surprise. Her response to him is more favorable and they begin to grow more acquainted. p. 182

Mr. Darcy arranges for Elizabeth to meet Miss Darcy at his petition. She meets MR. Bingley and her impression of the group differs from that she held at Netherfield.

Miss Bingley's jealousy overcomes her prudence and she talks ill about Elizabeth before Mr. Darcy. He admits his preference for her as a response. p.201

Conclusions:

First impressions begin to prove themselves wrong. Wickham's real story reflects characteristics contrary to his "seems".

Mr. Darcy narrates the truth behind past events. Elizabeth's comprehension of these both change her view on individuals and plunge her into secrecy. She begins to become more independent from her family.

Mr. Darcy And Elizabeth begin to grow close together. A renewal of his offering is foreshadowed.