Christina DeSario
Mr. George- AP English 11
11•27•09
Character description
Mr. Bingley
Mr. Bingley is a sweet guy with little common sense, who falls in love easily and smiles through everything.
Bingley, throughout the novel, is sweet and whimsical. He was always nice to each person he came into contact with, even when they were not great people- such as his sisters, especially Caroline. Each person he met grew to like him very much because of his sweet and friendly nature. He always just wanted what was best for the other person. He danced with a lot of girls, even though he fell in love with Jane Bennet almost immediately. His extroverted nature allowed him to talk with other people easily, and allowed them to enjoy his company in return and make no enemies. He immediately became the favorite of virtually everybody, and even cynical Mr. Bennet liked spending some time with him.
Charles Bingley is like a child. He is always smiling and playful. He is looked after by Darcy with father-like patience and worry. He is excited over little things, like a ball of poor commoners, much like little babies can giggle over car keys or mobiles. Women fawns over him with love like they would to to a a cute little boy. He is naive and sees the good in people, like a child. Like a child, he is pushed around and manipulated by hs sisters and Darcy, like when they moved him back to London. Bingley’s childish nature is frustrating at times, but it is what made Jane fall in love with him, and so that is why readers are so happy for him.
A modern-day example of Bingley would be Simba from The Lion King. He is childish and is looked over, but grows more into a man by going from London to Longbourn and proposing to Jane, like when Simba went from where he had been living with Timon and Pumba and took back Pride Rock. Bingley and Simba went from being silly and childish to being ambitious enough to get what they knew would make them really happy.
Christina DeSario
Mr. George- AP English 11
11•27•09
Character description
Mr. Whickham
Whickham was a man who smiled while he used people and tossed them aside for his own selfish purposes.
In Pride and Prejudice, Whickham originally comes across as nice and pleasing, but eventually it is found out that he is actually only interested in himself, revenge, and gambling. He uses Elizabeth by feeding her lies about Darcy’s character. He tells her things about him that are the exact opposite of who he is. He flirts with her, and then drops her for a child with a larger dowry. Then, he runs off with Lydia in an attempt to further ruin the Bennet name and hurt Darcy. A man, who at first, was sweet and lovable, was actually evil and mean underneath his mask.
Wickham is like a poisonous snake. He seems beautiful from his colors, but he can pack a dangerous punch. Instead of using his charming looks and mannerisms for good, he uses them to hurt those people who are fooled by his colors. He attracts people with a false beauty, bites them where it would affect them the most, and then leaves them stunned. He does this all for his own pleasure, and there is no reason for it.
In a modern-day sense, Wickham would be like Jafar from Aladdin. He acts loyal to the Sultan, then turns around and commits the greatest act of treason on his trust. He tries to marry Jasmine, much like Wickham tried to marry Georgiana. Jafar might not have the good looks that Wickham had, but they had the same types of goals in mind: Jafar wanted to be Sultan, and Wickham wanted a huge fortune. They both had to meet their goals the same way: by marrying the girl who could give them their positions. Like Jafar’s staff with hypnotizing powers, Wickham’s good looks and charms made people trust him and like him. Both of them, however, were found out and hated.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
"Elizabeth feeling all the more than common awkwardness and anxiety of his situation, now forced herself to speak; and immediately, though not very fluently, gave him to understand, that her sentiments had undergone so material a change, since the period to which he alluded, as to make her receive with gratitude and pleasure, his present assurances. The happiness which this reply produced, was such as he had probably never felt before; and he expressed himself on the occasion as sensibly and as warmly as a man violently is love can be supposed to do" (280).
I'm glad that Darcy proposed again. I think that this time was much better than the last two Elizabeth had received. It was less wordy and more emotional than ever, and was right to the point. Putting aside all of the stupid words of love and just getting out the message that he wants to be with her is so much better. This is how it should be for Darcy and Elizabeth, because they're both too awkward to talk too much about love. Elizabeth gets shy and Darcy gets scared, so a simply, easy proposal was better.
"'I know that you could be neither happy nor respectable, unless you truly esteemed your husband; unless you looked up to him as a superior. Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage. You could scarcely escape discredit and misery. My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your neighbor in life" (288-289).
Mr. Bennet knows how Lizzy is smart and playful, and having a husband who she looked down on or thought was dumber or boring would not make her happy in life, even if she was rich. He believes that she would hate her life with a partner like that. That is why he implies that she should be careful in selecting Mr. Darcy as a husband. He even goes as far as to imply that he is unhappy with his partner by the italicized "you" when talking about not being able to respect her partner. He is basically saying that he can not respect Mrs. Bennet, which was obvious throughout the entire text, and that he is unhappy and would hate to have her be equally as unhappy. Although, he may just be implying that he would care less if his other, less valued daughters were to marry badly, such as Lydia with Wickham.
I'm glad that Darcy proposed again. I think that this time was much better than the last two Elizabeth had received. It was less wordy and more emotional than ever, and was right to the point. Putting aside all of the stupid words of love and just getting out the message that he wants to be with her is so much better. This is how it should be for Darcy and Elizabeth, because they're both too awkward to talk too much about love. Elizabeth gets shy and Darcy gets scared, so a simply, easy proposal was better.
"'I know that you could be neither happy nor respectable, unless you truly esteemed your husband; unless you looked up to him as a superior. Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage. You could scarcely escape discredit and misery. My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your neighbor in life" (288-289).
Mr. Bennet knows how Lizzy is smart and playful, and having a husband who she looked down on or thought was dumber or boring would not make her happy in life, even if she was rich. He believes that she would hate her life with a partner like that. That is why he implies that she should be careful in selecting Mr. Darcy as a husband. He even goes as far as to imply that he is unhappy with his partner by the italicized "you" when talking about not being able to respect her partner. He is basically saying that he can not respect Mrs. Bennet, which was obvious throughout the entire text, and that he is unhappy and would hate to have her be equally as unhappy. Although, he may just be implying that he would care less if his other, less valued daughters were to marry badly, such as Lydia with Wickham.
Friday, November 20, 2009
P&P 13-15
"'You are each of you so complying, that nothing will ever be resolved on; so easy, that every servant will cheat you; and so generous, that you will always exceed your income'" (265-266).
Br. Bennet has some truth in his words. Jane and Bingley are both so nice that they will be cheated by servants and never resolve on anything. I like this quote because of its truth.
"Jane was beyond competition her favorite child" (266).
This was also a very true quote. Jane was the prettiest and the most wealthily married, now. Of course she would be Mrs. Bennet's favorite!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
"They owed the restoration of Lydia, her character, everything to him. Oh! how heartily did she grieve over every ungracious sensation she had ever encouraged, every saucy speech she had ever directed towards him" (248).
Finally, Lizzie is changing! She has gone from have strong prejudice, to holding onto it to keep herself from being embarrassed, to this: shame. She really is allowing herself to feel bad for everything she had done to Darcy because he has gone out of his way to save Lydia when it was by no means his job to do so. He has proven himself time and time again to be a good person, and Lizzie feels so bad for hurting him.
"Darcy had walked away to another part of the room. She followed him with her eyes, envied everyone to whom he spoke, had scarcely patience enough to help anybody to coffee; and then was enraged against herself for being so silly!" (260).
I like this quote a lot because it is so realistic and easy to relate to. Lizzie is in love with Darcy, who is probably too afraid to talk to her after getting told he sucked as a person by her. She's just watching him, waiting for him to give her the attention she is dying for, but he keeps staying away, which makes her angry at him, but more at herself, for rejecting him, especially in the manner in which she did. She gave him no hope to cling to, so she doesn't even expect him to ever even be nice to her again.
Finally, Lizzie is changing! She has gone from have strong prejudice, to holding onto it to keep herself from being embarrassed, to this: shame. She really is allowing herself to feel bad for everything she had done to Darcy because he has gone out of his way to save Lydia when it was by no means his job to do so. He has proven himself time and time again to be a good person, and Lizzie feels so bad for hurting him.
"Darcy had walked away to another part of the room. She followed him with her eyes, envied everyone to whom he spoke, had scarcely patience enough to help anybody to coffee; and then was enraged against herself for being so silly!" (260).
I like this quote a lot because it is so realistic and easy to relate to. Lizzie is in love with Darcy, who is probably too afraid to talk to her after getting told he sucked as a person by her. She's just watching him, waiting for him to give her the attention she is dying for, but he keeps staying away, which makes her angry at him, but more at herself, for rejecting him, especially in the manner in which she did. She gave him no hope to cling to, so she doesn't even expect him to ever even be nice to her again.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
P&P 7-9
"That they should marry, small as is their chance of happiness, and wreched as his character, we are forced to rejoice!" (231).
The family knows that they must just make the best of the situation. To force the couple apart would be even more shameful, because now that Lydia has lost her virginity to Wickham, it is doubtful another man would marry her, and she'd die with a terrible reputation.
"She had scarcely needed her present observation to be satisfied, from the reason of things, that their elopement had been brought on by the strength of her love, rather than by his; and she would have wondered why, without violently caring for her, he chose to elope with her at all, had she not felt certain that his flight was rendered necessary by distress of circumstances" (241).
It's obvious (to Lizzy at least) that Wickham isn't really in love with Lydia. It's almost obnoxious that Lydia hasn't realized this herself, since she had been living with him alone. One would think that he, someone who always seemed so nice but was, in reality, very individualistic and spiteful, wouldn't be hard to read when they weren't really in love. It should have been obvious to Lydia that her "angel" wasn't really an angel at all. I'm sure he must have been cold towards her, because he didn't love her (he didn't even have any special interest in her at all).
The family knows that they must just make the best of the situation. To force the couple apart would be even more shameful, because now that Lydia has lost her virginity to Wickham, it is doubtful another man would marry her, and she'd die with a terrible reputation.
"She had scarcely needed her present observation to be satisfied, from the reason of things, that their elopement had been brought on by the strength of her love, rather than by his; and she would have wondered why, without violently caring for her, he chose to elope with her at all, had she not felt certain that his flight was rendered necessary by distress of circumstances" (241).
It's obvious (to Lizzy at least) that Wickham isn't really in love with Lydia. It's almost obnoxious that Lydia hasn't realized this herself, since she had been living with him alone. One would think that he, someone who always seemed so nice but was, in reality, very individualistic and spiteful, wouldn't be hard to read when they weren't really in love. It should have been obvious to Lydia that her "angel" wasn't really an angel at all. I'm sure he must have been cold towards her, because he didn't love her (he didn't even have any special interest in her at all).
P&P 3-6
“She had no difficulty in believing that neither her virtue nor her understanding would preserve her from falling an easy prey” (212).
Lizzy is sharply criticizing Lydia here. It's harsh but true that Lydia was easy, and Lizzy is showing her superior sense by even noticing it. The other sisters, even Jane, would never have thought of these reasons as for why she would have run away.
"'No, Kitty, I have at least learnt to be cautious, and you will feel the effects of it '" (228).
Mr. Bennet is finally looking for his daughters' good. He becomes a father to them. It took Lydia's elopement to do this, which is a little pathetic, but he decides that it's best to watch over them like a real father should. However, it's a little late now, because one of his two "silly" daughters has disgraced themselves (unknowingly, but still). He doesn't really need to worry about the other three.
Lizzy is sharply criticizing Lydia here. It's harsh but true that Lydia was easy, and Lizzy is showing her superior sense by even noticing it. The other sisters, even Jane, would never have thought of these reasons as for why she would have run away.
"'No, Kitty, I have at least learnt to be cautious, and you will feel the effects of it '" (228).
Mr. Bennet is finally looking for his daughters' good. He becomes a father to them. It took Lydia's elopement to do this, which is a little pathetic, but he decides that it's best to watch over them like a real father should. However, it's a little late now, because one of his two "silly" daughters has disgraced themselves (unknowingly, but still). He doesn't really need to worry about the other three.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
P&P 19-2
"When Elizabeth had rejoiced over Wickham's departure...The thought of meeting Mr. Darcy there, while viewing the place, instantly occurred. It would be dreadful! She blushed at the very idea" (181-184).
This is an interesting quote because she once liked him a lot, and now she is happy over the fact that he is leaving. It's a dramatic change in character for her, so I chose this quote to show that she has believed Darcy and overcome her prejudice and blindness. I went on to page 184 to show exactly how her emotions toward Darcy have shifted. It has gone from hate and superiority to embarrassment and fear.
"Since her being at Lambton, she had heard that Miss Darcy was exceedingly proud; but the observation of a very few minutes convinced her, that she was only exceedingly shy" (197).
The shyness that Miss Darcy gives off doesn't seem to be the type that can be confused with pride, and so I'm sure Wickham was lying and not mistaken. It's a pity that he was such a liar. He could have been such a nice person. Miss Darcy seems very nice, and Elizabeth would have felt so bad if she had severly prejudged Georgianna and she had ended up only a shy young girl.
This is an interesting quote because she once liked him a lot, and now she is happy over the fact that he is leaving. It's a dramatic change in character for her, so I chose this quote to show that she has believed Darcy and overcome her prejudice and blindness. I went on to page 184 to show exactly how her emotions toward Darcy have shifted. It has gone from hate and superiority to embarrassment and fear.
"Since her being at Lambton, she had heard that Miss Darcy was exceedingly proud; but the observation of a very few minutes convinced her, that she was only exceedingly shy" (197).
The shyness that Miss Darcy gives off doesn't seem to be the type that can be confused with pride, and so I'm sure Wickham was lying and not mistaken. It's a pity that he was such a liar. He could have been such a nice person. Miss Darcy seems very nice, and Elizabeth would have felt so bad if she had severly prejudged Georgianna and she had ended up only a shy young girl.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
P&P 12-18
"...I had detached Mr. Bingley from your sister... Her look and manners were open, cheerful and engaging as ever, but without and symptom of peculiar regard... The situation of your mother's family... so uniformly betrayed by herself, your three younger sisters, and occasionally even your father" (150-152).
Mr. Darcy tells Elizabeth in his letter to her why he got in between Bingley and Jane. He states that he didn't like the way the family was acting in public. They made fools of themselves so often that he was embarrassed for Bingley and didn't want him stuck in that family because he obviously loved Jane. Darcy also states that he saw no particular love for Bingley in Jane, just as Charlotte said earlier on in the book.
"'If you were aware,' said Elizabeth, 'of the very great disadvantage to us all, which must arise from the public notice of Lydia's unguarded in imprudent manner; nay, which has already arisen, from it, I'm sure you would judge differently in the affair'" (176).
Finally, Lizzy is taking Darcy seriously! It takes a proposal and a letter for her to do it, but she does it eventually, which is good. I think she's a little slow in doing so, because her prejudice was long and a little unnecessary, but better late than never.
Mr. Darcy tells Elizabeth in his letter to her why he got in between Bingley and Jane. He states that he didn't like the way the family was acting in public. They made fools of themselves so often that he was embarrassed for Bingley and didn't want him stuck in that family because he obviously loved Jane. Darcy also states that he saw no particular love for Bingley in Jane, just as Charlotte said earlier on in the book.
"'If you were aware,' said Elizabeth, 'of the very great disadvantage to us all, which must arise from the public notice of Lydia's unguarded in imprudent manner; nay, which has already arisen, from it, I'm sure you would judge differently in the affair'" (176).
Finally, Lizzy is taking Darcy seriously! It takes a proposal and a letter for her to do it, but she does it eventually, which is good. I think she's a little slow in doing so, because her prejudice was long and a little unnecessary, but better late than never.
Monday, November 9, 2009
P&P 6-11
"When they ascended the steps to the hall, Maria's alarm was every moment increasing, and even Sir William did not look perfectly calm.- Elizabeth's courage did not fail her... and the mere stateliness of money and rank, she thought she could witness without trepidation" (124).
Elizabeth is different from the Lucases in this way, which I think shows a good contrast between the two families. She can hold her composure perfectly around wealth, which makes her a perfect fit for Mr. Darcy! She is not intimidated, at least here, and so she does not feel like she needs to be worried about anything. The Lucases, I would say, embody normally all lower class people in this respect, while she stands out perfectly to show her compatibility with Darcy.
"Aye, no doubt; but that is what a governess will prevent, and if I had known your mother, I should have advised her most strenuously to engage one" (127).
I picked this quote my Lady Cathrine because when I read it, I thought immediately of my grandmother. She likes to give her opinion, which is expected to be taken as truth and law no matter how wrong or inconvenient or impossible it is. In Lady Cathrine's mind, she is judge, jury, and executioner, and no one can (or should try to) tell her otherwise.
Elizabeth is different from the Lucases in this way, which I think shows a good contrast between the two families. She can hold her composure perfectly around wealth, which makes her a perfect fit for Mr. Darcy! She is not intimidated, at least here, and so she does not feel like she needs to be worried about anything. The Lucases, I would say, embody normally all lower class people in this respect, while she stands out perfectly to show her compatibility with Darcy.
"Aye, no doubt; but that is what a governess will prevent, and if I had known your mother, I should have advised her most strenuously to engage one" (127).
I picked this quote my Lady Cathrine because when I read it, I thought immediately of my grandmother. She likes to give her opinion, which is expected to be taken as truth and law no matter how wrong or inconvenient or impossible it is. In Lady Cathrine's mind, she is judge, jury, and executioner, and no one can (or should try to) tell her otherwise.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
P&P 2-5
"The first part of Mrs. Gardiner's business on her arrival, was to distribute her presents and describe the newest fashions... Mrs. Bennet had many grievances to relate, and much to complain of" (108).
This is a juxtaposition. Mrs. Gardiner is giving out presents and talking about clothes, which is something all women love to do. Basically, she's very happy at the moment, giving out presents to her family and talking about what is probably her favorite subject. Mrs. Bennet is only complaining and being obnoxious, the exact opposite of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Bennet even goes on to talk badly of the Lucases, her friends!
"...Elizabeth felt that Charlotte expressed herself... exactly as she might have forseen... It was Mr. Collins's picture of Hunsford and Rosings rationally softened; and Elizabeth perceived that she muct wait for her own visit there, to know the rest" (113).
Charlotte, someone exactly the opposite of Mr. Collins, has the exact same opinion of Rosings and Hunsford as he. Elizabeth respects and trusts Charlotte's opinion more because she is not so obsessive over the topic, and so her letters to Elizabeth have intrigued her much more than the constant rambling she heard from her distant cousin.
This is a juxtaposition. Mrs. Gardiner is giving out presents and talking about clothes, which is something all women love to do. Basically, she's very happy at the moment, giving out presents to her family and talking about what is probably her favorite subject. Mrs. Bennet is only complaining and being obnoxious, the exact opposite of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Bennet even goes on to talk badly of the Lucases, her friends!
"...Elizabeth felt that Charlotte expressed herself... exactly as she might have forseen... It was Mr. Collins's picture of Hunsford and Rosings rationally softened; and Elizabeth perceived that she muct wait for her own visit there, to know the rest" (113).
Charlotte, someone exactly the opposite of Mr. Collins, has the exact same opinion of Rosings and Hunsford as he. Elizabeth respects and trusts Charlotte's opinion more because she is not so obsessive over the topic, and so her letters to Elizabeth have intrigued her much more than the constant rambling she heard from her distant cousin.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
P&P 21-1
"In as short a time as Mr. Collin's long speeches would allow, everything was settled between them to the satisfaction of both; and as they entered the house, he earnestly entreated her to name the day that was to make him the happiest of men; and though such a solicitation must be waved for the present, the lady felt no inclination to trifle with his happiness" (93).
Well, Mr. Collins, I guess, wanted a wife really badly. I guess this shows his loyalty to Lady Cathrine who had advised him to do so. This just proves that he things of Lady Cathrine before all other women, because he couldn't love Charlotte yet. He barely knew her. This all must just be to appease Lady Cathrine, and Charlotte too, who found this marriage advantageous.
"Hope was over, entirely over; and when Jane could attend to the rest of the letter... Miss Darcy's praise occupied the chief of it... Caroline boasted joyfully of their increasing intimacy" (103).
I can't believe Jane can still think of Caroline as a good person! Obviously she was adding all of those unnecessary things about Bingley and Miss Darcy to Jane to upset her and make her want to cut all ties with Bingley, when they both obviously like each other. I'm not at all surprised at Caroline, I mean, I expected this of her, but it's so cruel I can hardly imagine a person doing it.
Well, Mr. Collins, I guess, wanted a wife really badly. I guess this shows his loyalty to Lady Cathrine who had advised him to do so. This just proves that he things of Lady Cathrine before all other women, because he couldn't love Charlotte yet. He barely knew her. This all must just be to appease Lady Cathrine, and Charlotte too, who found this marriage advantageous.
"Hope was over, entirely over; and when Jane could attend to the rest of the letter... Miss Darcy's praise occupied the chief of it... Caroline boasted joyfully of their increasing intimacy" (103).
I can't believe Jane can still think of Caroline as a good person! Obviously she was adding all of those unnecessary things about Bingley and Miss Darcy to Jane to upset her and make her want to cut all ties with Bingley, when they both obviously like each other. I'm not at all surprised at Caroline, I mean, I expected this of her, but it's so cruel I can hardly imagine a person doing it.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
P&P 17-20
"The possibility of his having really endured such unkindness, was enough to interest all her tender feelings; and nothing therefore remained to be done, but to think well of them both, to defend the conduct of each, and throw into the account of accident or mistake, whatever could not be explained otherwise" (64).
I like this quote about Jane. It shows her sweet personality. She's a hard character to relate to because she doesn't like to think badly of anyone and almost seems like she has no faults, but she's not a hard character to like, which is a good thing. She can't think badly of Mr. Darcy, and I think Bingley has a lot to do with that, because if they had not been such good friends, she would have no real evidence to base Darcy's goodness on. But she sees that it's difficult for Darcy and Bingley to be friends if Darcy is so terribly cruel as Wickham says.
"He smiled, and assured her that whatever she wished him to say should be said" (69).
Aw! This is my favorite line thus far in the book! How cute! He's so sweet and cute! This is the best part. He's so quiet, but when she prods him to talk, he makes it seem like he'd comply with whatever she wants. I love that. This is so cute! I just can't get over it. If Mr. Darcy was real, I would marry him. I. Would. Marry. Him.
I like this quote about Jane. It shows her sweet personality. She's a hard character to relate to because she doesn't like to think badly of anyone and almost seems like she has no faults, but she's not a hard character to like, which is a good thing. She can't think badly of Mr. Darcy, and I think Bingley has a lot to do with that, because if they had not been such good friends, she would have no real evidence to base Darcy's goodness on. But she sees that it's difficult for Darcy and Bingley to be friends if Darcy is so terribly cruel as Wickham says.
"He smiled, and assured her that whatever she wished him to say should be said" (69).
Aw! This is my favorite line thus far in the book! How cute! He's so sweet and cute! This is the best part. He's so quiet, but when she prods him to talk, he makes it seem like he'd comply with whatever she wants. I love that. This is so cute! I just can't get over it. If Mr. Darcy was real, I would marry him. I. Would. Marry. Him.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
P&P 10-16
"Miss Bingley was then sorry that she had proposed the delay, for her jealousy and dislike of one sister much exceeded her affection for the other" (44).
Miss Bingley here is a real bitch. She tries to be so nice, but she doesn't feel that way at all. Her hate of Elizabeth made her so-called "affection" for Jane really small in comparison, especially since it was really small to begin with. It makes you wonder how she and Mr. Bingley could have been brought up in the same house! I just think this quote really summarizes her personality well, because it shows how she's trying to hide her dislike and force herself to be a person she's not (for Mr. Darcy).
"Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he was listening to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance , and except in an occasional glance at Elixabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure" (51).
I like this. It shows how crazy Mr. Collins is and how playful Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth are. Mr. Collins is obviously silly, or the two wouldn't get so much enjoyment out of his antics. It has already been established that Lizzy likes silly things, and since she is her father's favorite, it is only common sense they would share the same traits. This kind of kills three birds with one stone in portraying the personalities of Mr. Collins, Mr. Bennet, and Lizzy.
Miss Bingley here is a real bitch. She tries to be so nice, but she doesn't feel that way at all. Her hate of Elizabeth made her so-called "affection" for Jane really small in comparison, especially since it was really small to begin with. It makes you wonder how she and Mr. Bingley could have been brought up in the same house! I just think this quote really summarizes her personality well, because it shows how she's trying to hide her dislike and force herself to be a person she's not (for Mr. Darcy).
"Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he was listening to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance , and except in an occasional glance at Elixabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure" (51).
I like this. It shows how crazy Mr. Collins is and how playful Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth are. Mr. Collins is obviously silly, or the two wouldn't get so much enjoyment out of his antics. It has already been established that Lizzy likes silly things, and since she is her father's favorite, it is only common sense they would share the same traits. This kind of kills three birds with one stone in portraying the personalities of Mr. Collins, Mr. Bennet, and Lizzy.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
P&P 7-10
"Her hopes were answered; Jane had not been gone long before it rained hard. Her sisters were uneasy for her, but her mother was delighted" (22).
This is an important quote because it really gets into the personality of Mrs. Bennet. She's completely obsessed with getting her daughters married, even if it puts that daughter at the risk of getting ill. She doesn't, in this quote, seem to even care about them, although that is untrue. She has her priorities all mixed up.
"Perhaps I do. Arguments are too much like disputes. If you and Miss Bennet will defer yours till I am out of the room, I shall be very thankful; and then you may say whatever you like of me" (37).
Mr. Bingley is adorable here! he seems like such a pacifist and he's so honest in what he's thinking. He doesn't care that they speak badly of him as long as he isn't around to hear it. I love this piece of dialog because I think that it really shows his character as a good-humored, sweet kind of guy. This makes it easy to see how someone sweet and innocent like Jane could fall in love with him.
This is an important quote because it really gets into the personality of Mrs. Bennet. She's completely obsessed with getting her daughters married, even if it puts that daughter at the risk of getting ill. She doesn't, in this quote, seem to even care about them, although that is untrue. She has her priorities all mixed up.
"Perhaps I do. Arguments are too much like disputes. If you and Miss Bennet will defer yours till I am out of the room, I shall be very thankful; and then you may say whatever you like of me" (37).
Mr. Bingley is adorable here! he seems like such a pacifist and he's so honest in what he's thinking. He doesn't care that they speak badly of him as long as he isn't around to hear it. I love this piece of dialog because I think that it really shows his character as a good-humored, sweet kind of guy. This makes it easy to see how someone sweet and innocent like Jane could fall in love with him.
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