Pride and Prejudice Volume III, Chapter 1~8

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Outline• Plot Summary

• Change of Darcy

• Change of Elizabeth

• Letter of Jane and Lydia

• Diverse Love

• Darcy and Elizabeth

• Wickham and Lydia

• ConclusionImage from: http://umsis.miami.edu/~jmalone/wallpaper3.htm

Plot SummaryPlot Summary

Eliza went to Pemberley, Mr. Darcy’s homEliza went to Pemberley, Mr. Darcy’s homeeUnexpectedly she saw Mr. DarcyUnexpectedly she saw Mr. DarcyMr. Darcy’s change seeing Eliza’s relatiMr. Darcy’s change seeing Eliza’s relatives surprised Elizaves surprised ElizaEliza knew why Jane was stopped from Eliza knew why Jane was stopped from Mr.Bingley—Darcy’s persuasionMr.Bingley—Darcy’s persuasionLydia’s leaving with Wickham Lydia’s leaving with Wickham Eliza left Mr. Darcy againEliza 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

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At Meryton BallChapter 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 V

I 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 ProposalChapter 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 LetterChapter 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 m

ust 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 PemberleyChapter 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 1~8Volume III, Chapter 1~8

Changes of ElizabethChanges of Elizabeth

ContentsContents

I. Elizabeth’s attitude I. Elizabeth’s attitude beforebefore Darcy’s Darcy’s letterletter

II. The long letterII. The long letter

III. Elizabeth’s attitude III. Elizabeth’s attitude afterafter Darcy’s Darcy’s letterletter

IV. Elizabeth’s changesIV. Elizabeth’s changes

I. Elizabeth’s Attitude I. Elizabeth’s Attitude BeforeBefore Darcy’s LetterDarcy’s Letter

• The 1st ballThe 1st ball” She is tolerable.” ” She is tolerable.” Never Never dance with him (p. 13)dance with him (p. 13)

• Her first refusal (p. 38)Her first refusal (p. 38)

• Debate (in Netherfield) (p. 42)Debate (in Netherfield) (p. 42)

• She believes in Wickham’s words(ch16)She believes in Wickham’s words(ch16)

• She starts the conversation (p. 69)She starts the conversation (p. 69)

• Darcy and Fitzwilliam’s visit to RosingsDarcy and Fitzwilliam’s visit to Rosings

• Darcy’s proposal (She tells all the things she Darcy’s proposal (She tells all the things she thinks)thinks)

II. The Long LetterII. The Long Letter

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

III. Elizabeth’s Attitude III. Elizabeth’s Attitude AfterAfter Darcy’s LetterDarcy’s Letter

• She believes what he said She believes what he said

• She regrets(p159)She regrets(p159)

• She’s amazed at Darcy’s change (p. 188)She’s amazed at Darcy’s change (p. 188)

• She can present the true feelings in front of She can present the true feelings in front of Darcy (p. 209)Darcy (p. 209)

• Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner also change their view Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner also change their view to Darcy because of Darcy’s change (p. 200)to Darcy because of Darcy’s change (p. 200)

• ““Hatred has vanished” Hatred has vanished” gratitude (p. 201)gratitude (p. 201)

IV. Elizabeth’s changesIV. Elizabeth’s changes

• Elizabeth’s changes is because of:Elizabeth’s changes is because of:

1. Pemberly: humans and nature in 1. Pemberly: humans and nature in harmonyharmony

2. Encounter with Darcy2. Encounter with Darcy

3. Her self-reflections & changes of 3. Her self-reflections & changes of feelings feelings

Jane’s Letters V.S Lydia’s Jane’s Letters V.S Lydia’s LetterLetter

• Jane’s LetterJane’s Letter–Jane and Bennet family’s reactioJane and Bennet family’s reaction of Lydia’s elopement, Elizabethn of Lydia’s elopement, Elizabeth’s reaction’s reaction

• Lydia’s LetterLydia’s Letter–Lydia’s characteristics and attituLydia’s characteristics and attitudesdes

Jane’s LetterJane’s Letter• Speak tone: nervous, anxious, worriedSpeak tone: nervous, anxious, worried• Jane’s reactionJane’s reaction

1. Worried about Lydia(p.206) 1. Worried about Lydia(p.206) 2. She is willing to give Lydia’s elopement benedicti2. She is willing to give Lydia’s elopement benedicti

on(p.206) on(p.206) 3. Hoped Elizabeth would back to Lambton3. Hoped Elizabeth would back to Lambton

• Bennet family’s reaction toward Lydia’s elopement.Bennet family’s reaction toward Lydia’s elopement.(p.206)(p.206)

1.1. Mr. Bennet’s journey to LondonMr. Bennet’s journey to London2.2. Mrs. Bennet’s illnessMrs. Bennet’s illness3.3. Kitty’s blame on herself: did not tell her family tKitty’s blame on herself: did not tell her family t

he close relationship between Lydia and Wickhahe close relationship between Lydia and Wickhamm

• Elizabeth’s ReactionElizabeth’s Reactiona. Felt Surprised at first, but immediately took it as a ra. Felt Surprised at first, but immediately took it as a r

easonable event(p.211)easonable event(p.211)b. Felt guilty (p.210)—did not debunk Wickham’s bab. Felt guilty (p.210)—did not debunk Wickham’s ba

d characteristicsd characteristicsc. The effects on Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationshipc. The effects on Elizabeth and Darcy’s relationship– Elizabeth: firm admission of her affection toward DElizabeth: firm admission of her affection toward D

arcy(p.210)arcy(p.210)– Darcy: sinking love on ElizabethDarcy: sinking love on Elizabethd. Response to Jane’s letter– decision of back to Lad. Response to Jane’s letter– decision of back to La

mbton with Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner(p.212)mbton with Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner(p.212)

Lydia’s LetterLydia’s Letter

• Speak tone : happy, proud and excitingSpeak tone : happy, proud and exciting → →revelation of her characteristics--- self-centerevelation of her characteristics--- self-cente

red, regradless of other’s feeling, dissolutered, regradless of other’s feeling, dissolute

• Lydia’s attitudes toward her elopement: Lydia’s attitudes toward her elopement: 1.1. positive: strongly believes that Wickham will positive: strongly believes that Wickham will

married her and her family will blessed her(p.married her and her family will blessed her(p.221)221)

2.2. Does not feel ashamed, but feels proud of itDoes 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 LoveSinking Love of Lydia & Wickhamof Lydia & Wickham

Characters:Characters:1.1. Lydia: vain, wild, senselessLydia: vain, wild, senseless2.2. Wickham: materialism, pretentiousWickham: materialism, pretentiousConcept of Love:Concept of Love:1.1. Lydia’sLydia’s2.2. Wickham’sWickham’sWickham’s Past Love:Wickham’s Past Love:1.1. Ms. GeorgianaMs. Georgiana2.2. Ms. KingMs. 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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