Jane Austen deliberately shifts
Elizabeth’s character from the beginning of the novel to the point where she
visits Darcy’s estate. Originally, she views Darcy as an “arrogant” man and
perceives him as dislikable in society; however, she begins to realize that she
has simply misunderstood Darcy’s character as a whole. What begins to convince
Elizabeth that Darcy is a good man after all is the fact that he has
specifically set up rooms to please his sister, Georgiana. After she encounters
Darcy at the entrance, Elizabeth’s thoughts begin to race as she wonders what
Darcy has been thinking ever since his absence in Longborough. Coming from a
person who is sincerely pragmatic, Elizabeth rationalizes to herself that Mr.
Darcy’s change of mood could be based off her comments during their random
interaction at the estate. Elizabeth also realizes that, unlike her previous
misconception, the people around Darcy’s estate favor his character. Contrastingly,
Darcy is unfavorable in Longborough, and it is this misconception that has
followed Elizabeth for the duration of the novel. Also, the fact that Mr. Darcy
continuously denies to talk unfavorably to Elizabeth shows his affection
towards her, which ultimately influences Elizabeth to consider Darcy’s
affection. Despite Miss Bingley’s constant dislike towards Elizabeth and the
Bennets, Elizabeth and Darcy manage to indirectly appreciate each other.
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