Pride and Prejudice Volume III, Chapter 1~8

Pride and PrejudiceVolume III, Chapter 1~8 #Group 6# AlienTinaAlice LilyChristine Terence

Outline • Plot Summary • Change of Darcy • Change of Elizabeth • Letter of Jane and Lydia • Diverse Love • Darcy and Elizabeth • Wickham and Lydia • Conclusion Image from: http://umsis.miami.edu/~jmalone/wallpaper3.htm

Plot Summary • Eliza went to Pemberley, Mr. Darcy’s home • Unexpectedly she saw Mr. Darcy • Mr. Darcy’s change seeing Eliza’s relatives surprised Eliza • Eliza knew why Jane was stopped from Mr.Bingley—Darcy’s persuasion • Lydia’s leaving with Wickham • Eliza left Mr. Darcy again

Change of Darcy • Behavior in Meryton ball • At Sir William Lucas’s • The Proposal Full of Pride • Long Letter • Encounter at Pemberley Image from: http://www.art.com/asp/sp.asp?PD=10101652&RFID=251591

At Meryton Ball Chapter III of Volume I, P7, Line 5.>> Darcy declined being introduced to any other lady, and spent the rest of the evening in walking about the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again. At Sir William Lucas’s Before this ball, he had found the beauty of Eliza(Chapter VI of Volume I, P16). At this ball, he started to change his attitude towards Eliza by humbling himself to be close to her(page 17).

The Proposal Chapter XI of Volume II>> • He expressed his love for her had overcome his sense that a marriage to her would be a degrading because of her inferior family(p145). • He spoke of apprehension and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real security(p145). •“I have no wish of denying that I did every thing in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success.”(p147)–proud~ •“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?”(p148)

Long Letter Chapter XII of Volume II>> Darcy was frank to Elizabeth. •He admitted his faults 1. Early in Chapter XI of Volume I, p43, at Netherfield when Jane’s sick. 2. In the letter(p151): If you have not been mistaken here, I must have been in an error. •He trusted her and also was frank to her 1. I must now mention a circumstance which I would wish to forget myself, and which no obligation less than the present should induce me to unfold to any human being(p154)…about the elopement of his sister. >> That Darcy’s family was not that perfect either.

Encounter at Pemberley Chapter I of Volume III>> •He advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth of perfect civility.(p190) • He even enquired after her family(p191), and asked her if she would do him the honour of introducing him to her friends.(p193) • He had conversation with Mr. Gardiner and invited him, with great civility, to fish here…(p193) •“Will you allow me, or do I ask too much, to introduce my sister to your acquaintance during your stay at Lambton?”(p194) •Whenever she did catch a glimpse, she saw an expression of general complaisance.

Volume III, Chapter 1~8 Changes of Elizabeth

Contents I. Elizabeth’s attitude before Darcy’s letter II. The long letter III. Elizabeth’s attitude after Darcy’s letter IV. Elizabeth’s changes

I. Elizabeth’s Attitude Before Darcy’s Letter • The 1st ball” She is tolerable.”  Never dance with him (p. 13) • Her first refusal (p. 38) • Debate (in Netherfield) (p. 42) • She believes in Wickham’s words(ch16) • She starts the conversation (p. 69) • Darcy and Fitzwilliam’s visit to Rosings • Darcy’s proposal (She tells all the things she thinks)

II. The Long Letter • The long letter from Darcy: a) explain why he tears Jane and Bingley; b) explain things about Wickham

III. Elizabeth’s Attitude After Darcy’s Letter • She believes what he said • She regrets(p159) • She’s amazed at Darcy’s change (p. 188) • She can present the true feelings in front of Darcy (p. 209) • Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner also change their view to Darcy because of Darcy’s change (p. 200) • “Hatred has vanished”gratitude (p. 201)

IV. Elizabeth’s changes • Elizabeth’s changes is because of: 1. Pemberly: humans and nature in harmony 2. Encounter with Darcy 3. Her self-reflections & changes of feelings

Jane’s Letters V.S Lydia’s Letter • Jane’s Letter • Jane and Bennet family’s reaction of Lydia’s elopement, Elizabeth’s reaction • Lydia’s Letter • Lydia’s characteristics and attitudes

Jane’s Letter • Speak tone: nervous, anxious, worried • Jane’s reaction 1. Worried about Lydia(p.206) 2. She is willing to give Lydia’s elopement benediction(p.206) 3. Hoped Elizabeth would back to Lambton • Bennet family’s reaction toward Lydia’s elopement.(p.206) • Mr. Bennet’s journey to London • Mrs. Bennet’s illness • Kitty’s blame on herself: did not tell her family the close relationship between Lydia and Wickham

Elizabeth’s Reaction a. Felt Surprised at first, but immediately took it as a reasonable event(p.211) b. Felt guilty (p.210)—did not debunk Wickham’s bad characteristics c. The effects on Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship • Elizabeth: firm admission of her affection toward Darcy(p.210) • Darcy: sinking love on Elizabeth d. Response to Jane’s letter– decision of back to Lambton with Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner(p.212)

Lydia’s Letter • Speak tone : happy, proud and exciting • →revelation of her characteristics--- self-centered, regradless of other’s feeling, dissolute • Lydia’s attitudes toward her elopement: • positive: strongly believes that Wickham will married her and her family will blessed her(p.221) • Does not feel ashamed, but feels proud of it

Diverse Love The Contrast & Development of Couples— Elizabeth & Darcy Lydia & Wickham

Elizabeth & Darcy: Progress Development (Review) • Volume 1 • Relation: estranged. Darcy has affection of Eliza, but she has no idea. reasons: Darcy—aware of the difference of class, background and family. Elizabeth—the snub and attitude of Darcy forms prejudice. Being defensive and kind of impolite.

Elizabeth & Darcy: Progress Development (Review) • Volume 2 • Relation: gets worse Darcy’s proposal: → First time, Eliza exactly knows his affection. → Darcy’s direct speech and Eliza’s prejudice and evaluation hurt each other. → Darcy’s vanity is unacceptable for Eliza. Darcy’s letter: → The truth has been revealed. → Eliza regrets her unjust accusations of Darcy, but doesn’t regret of turning down the proposal.

Elizabeth & Darcy: Progress Development • Volume 3 (ch1-ch8)---at Pemberly • Relation: Eliza’s views of Darcy is changed and she loves Darcy, too. However, the reject of proposal and Lydia’s scandal make their relation come to a standstill. • The housekeeper’s praise and Darcy’s change surprise Eliza. • Lydia’s disgrace— Eliza revealed her weakness and trusted Darcy. Also, Eliza is aware that she indeed loves Darcy and the scandal could be the obstacle between them. (Eliza: ”and never had she so honestly felt that she could have loved him, as now, when all love must be vain.” Mrs. Gardiner:“And are they upon such terms as for her to disclose the real truth! Oh, that I knew how it was!‘”)

Elizabeth & Darcy: Progress Development • Volume 3--happy ending • Relation: gets married • Promotion: --Darcy’s great assistance of covering Lydia’s elopement. --Lady Catherine’s accidentally help.

Sinking Loveof Lydia & Wickham Characters: • Lydia: vain, wild, senseless • Wickham: materialism, pretentious Concept of Love: • Lydia’s • Wickham’s Wickham’s Past Love: • Ms. Georgiana • Ms. King

Conclusion ‧ Comparison of two couples— Eliza and Darcy/Lydia and Wickham: E&D: Improving and slowly, well-understanding. True and mature love. L&W: Sinking and reasonless, purposeful. Blind love.

Resources • http://www.pemberley.com/janeinfo/pridprej.html • http://www.123helpme.com/assets/15815.html

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Pride and Prejudice Volume III, Chapter 1~8