Brief Commentary on Jane Austen´s Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice depicts the complex relationship of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mister Fitzwilliam Darcy. These two characters come from contrasting upbringings. Elizabeth is a charming and witty young lady, and the favorite daughter of a gentleman, who in danger of losing his entailed estate. Mister Darcy is a prestigious gentleman who grew up in a rich home and refuses to settle for anything below his standards. From the moment these two seemingly-contrasting people meet, their relationship is strained by their personal pride and their prejudice against each other. Mr. Darcy’s pride keeps him from accepting and admitting his love for Elizabeth; Elizabeth’s prejudice closes her eyes to Mr. Darcy’s better attributes.†¦show more content†¦Instead of giving him a second chance to redeem himself, Elizabeth frequently denies him dances and walks about Netherfield, and dodges opportunities to encounter him. All of Elizabethâ€⠄¢s preconceived notions are incorrect, for Mr. Darcy realizes that he slowly falling in love. Still, his pride keeps him from truly pursuing her hand. Unfortunately, Elizabeth encounters the suave Mr. Wickham, who fuels her prejudice with several surprising lies about how Mr. Darcy ruined his life. Later on, Jane and Elizabeth hear that the inhabitants of Netherfield have left, with no explanation or intentions of returning soon, leaving Jane broken hearted over Bingley’s departure. Elizabeth’s prejudice leads her to believe that this was Mr. Darcy’s doing, and further detests him. Four months after Elizabeth’s and Jane’s stay at Netherfield, Elizabeth visits her friend Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins in Huntsford. Across the lane resides Mrs. Catherine De Bourgh, Mr. Collins’s patron, as well as Mr. Darcy’s aunt. Once Mr. Darcy hears of Elizabeth’s being at Rosings, he immediately pursues her by visiting his aunt and calling upon Elizabeth at Mr. Collins’s home as well as accompanying her on walks, of which baffles Elizabeth. Her prejudice still leads her to believe that Mr. Darcy sees no good in her, and therefore is usually quite uncivil to him. To her surprise, Mr. Darcy confesses his love for her and asks for her hand. Unfortunately, hisShow MoreRelatedJane Austen’s Novel Pride and Prejudice Essay874 Words   |  4 PagesRecipe for Happiness â€Å"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of† (Austen). The bluntness of this quote fully encompasses the main theme of an advantageous marriage for the English novelist, Jane Austen. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics (Southam). Austen’s major novels, including Pride and Prejudice, were composed between the years 1795-1815. During those twenty years England was at the height of