Notes On General Progression Of The Novel

Quotes

"never had she so honestly felt that she could have loved him as now, when all love must be vain" p.205

" the loss of virtue in a female is irretirevable- that one false step involves her in endless ruin- that her reputation is no less brittle than it is beautiful" p.214

" one cannot see too little of one neighbors. Assistance is impossible: condolence, insufferable. Let them triumph over us at distance, and be satisfied" p.217 (Elizabeth reflects her independence from opinions and despises hypocrisy).

" Their conduct has been such," replied Elizabeth, "as neither you, nor I, nor anybody, can ever forget. It is useless to talk of it." (referring to Lydia and Wickham p.227

"She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet." (Elizabeth thinking about Darcy) p.232

"But our visitor was very obstinate. I fancy, Lizzy, that obstinacy is the real defect of his character after all." (words of Mrs. Gardiner about Darcy) p.241

Anecdotes:

Jane writes to Elizabeth narrating how Lydia went off to Scotland with Wickham. She is disturbed by the news and immediately leaves for Longbourn. p. 202

People begin to talk ill about Wickham and confess they always disliked him. This demonstrates the influence of being agreeable to the majority. People talk as best suits them. p.218

Mr. Collins sends a letter expressing his support to the family. In it, stupid as he is, he insults their pride, braggs about himself, and makes no positive impact on their situation. P.220

Darcy generously intervenes in behalf of the Bennets in finding Wickham. With a feeling of guilt for failing to warn them against him, he arranges marriage and provides the economic relief necessary. He does it without having it known, reflecting a humble character. p.239

Conclusions:

Elizabeth has definitely fallen in love with Darcy in spite of the distance. She fears that he might not feel likewise after her initial behavior.

Elizabeth is a character of facts. She disregards appearances and dislikes masks and acts. She cares only for what her loved ones think and cares not for the common opinion.

Events work against Elizabeth ass they continue to distance her from Darcy. Wickhams induction into the family makes the possibility of her marrying Darcy very distant.

Mr. Darcy continues to change our initial impression as he projects a humble man with tender feelings and independent mentality.