Quotes

• “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

  Narrator, Volume I: Chapter 1
• "She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me; I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men." -Darcy About Elizabeth: Volume I: Chapter 3
• "Darcy was clever. He was at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his manners, though well-bred, were not inviting." -Narrator, Volume I: Chapter 4
• "Pride...is a very common failing, I believe. By all that I have ever read, I am convinced that it is very common indeed; that human nature is particularly prone to it, and that there are very few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary. Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us." - Mary Bennet, Volume I: Chapter 5
• "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." -Elizabeth about Darcy, Volume I:  Chapter 5
• What is a potential disadvantage of being very guarded in affection?

  It may lead to missed opportunities for connection
• What might happen if a woman conceals her affection too well?

  She may lose the chance to secure a relationship
• Why is it not safe to leave affection to itself?

  Because gratitude or vanity can influence attachments
• What is a natural starting point for feelings of affection?

  A slight preference is natural
• What is suggested about women and showing affection?

  Women often need to show more affection than they feel
• What are the implications of showing affection in relationships according to Charlotte Lucas?

  • Concealing affection can lead to missed opportunities
  • Gratitude or vanity can complicate attachments
  • Women may need to express more affection to foster love
• "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. If the dispositions of the parties are ever so well known to each other or ever so similar beforehand, it does not advance their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation; and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life." - Charlotte Lucas, Volume I: Chapter 6
• "Mr. Darcy had at first scarcely allowed her to be pretty... But no sooner had he made it clear to himself...that she hardly had a good feature in her face, than he began to find it was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes." -Narrator, Volume I: Chapter 6
• "I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow." -Darcy to Miss. Bingley, Volume I: Chapter 6
• Where was she shown upon arrival?

  Into the breakfast-parlour
• Who was absent from the breakfast-parlour when she arrived?

  Jane
• What was the reaction of Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley to her appearance?

  They were surprised by her appearance
• Why did Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley find her walk incredible?

  She walked three miles alone in bad weather
• What did Elizabeth believe about Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley's feelings towards her?

  They held her in contempt
• How were Elizabeth's manners received by Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley?

  Very politely
• What was notable about Mr. Bingley's manners towards Elizabeth?

  They showed good humour and kindness
• How much did Mr. Darcy speak during the encounter?

  Very little
• What was Mr. Hurst's reaction during the encounter?

  He said nothing at all
• What were Mr. Darcy's conflicting thoughts about Elizabeth's appearance?

  Admiration for her complexion and doubt about her journey
• What was Mr. Hurst primarily thinking about during the encounter?

  His breakfast
• "I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any." -Elizabeth to Darcy, Volume I: Chapter 8
• "No, I have made no such pretension. I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope, of understanding. My temper I dare not vouch for. It is, I believe, too little yielding—certainly too little for the convenience of the world. I cannot forget the follies and vices of others so soon as I ought, nor their offenses against myself. My feelings are not puffed about with every attempt to move them. My temper would perhaps be called resentful. My good opinion once lost, is lost forever." - Mr. Darcy, Volume I: Chapter 11
• How did she dress for the evening?

  With more than usual care
• What was her mood as she prepared for the evening?

  She was in the highest spirits
• What was her intention for the evening?

  To conquer all that remained of his heart
• What suspicion arose regarding Mr. Darcy?

  He purposely omitted Wickham for pleasure
• Who informed Lydia about Wickham's absence?

  Denny
• Why was Wickham absent from the gathering?

  He had business in town
• What did Denny imply about Wickham's business?

  It was to avoid a certain gentleman
• What was Lydia's reaction when she learned about Wickham's absence?

  She eagerly applied to Denny
• What did Denny add with a significant smile?

  Wickham wanted to avoid a certain gentleman
• What was the context of the Bingleys' invitation?

  It included officers but not Wickham
• "You are mistaken, Mr. Darcy, if you suppose that the mode of your declaration affected me in any other way, than as it spared me the concern which I might have felt in refusing you, had you behaved in a more gentlemanlike manner." - Elizabeth Bennet, Volume II: Chapter 11
• What was Elizabeth's initial reaction to Darcy's affection?

  She felt sorry for his pain
• How did Elizabeth's feelings change after Darcy's language?

  She lost compassion and felt anger