Darcy‘s mind - ‘My excellent father died about five years ago.’
Letters are used as an insight into inner self. Unconscious mind, Darcy‘s true feelings.
Netherfield drawing room - ‘Will you give me leave to defer your raptures.’ (Darcy)
Writing letters is an escape from the persuasive efforts of marriage minded jeune fille à marrieds as an excuse not to interact with them, feigning duties. Caroline trying to seep into every aspect of Darcy‘s life by asking to be in correspondence with his sister.
