Once Elizabeth considers the accusations that Darcy made against Mr. Wickham in Darcy 's letter, that he squandered the one thousand pounds that Darcy 's father gave him in his legacy (Austen 207) and tried to elope with Darcy 's younger sister, Lydia (Austen 325), she finds evidence within her own memory that defends Darcy (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Therefore, she can change her previous prejudice against him. Elizabeth says, " 'How despicably have I acted! ' she cried. 'I, who have prided myself on my discernment! '" (Austen 215). Here, Elizabeth realizes that her pride was misplaced and if she can believe that Wickham is capable of duplicity, then she must believe that Darcy is capable of sincerity (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Soon, Darcy realizes that his own societal pride in himself was misplaced. When Elizabeth invites Darcy into the Gardiners home, Darcy insists on meeting her aunt and uncle, people that he believed were inferior to him because of social status and offended his pride (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Darcy wanting to meet members of Elizabeth 's family displays the fact that he is willing to put aside his pride for the greater
Once Elizabeth considers the accusations that Darcy made against Mr. Wickham in Darcy 's letter, that he squandered the one thousand pounds that Darcy 's father gave him in his legacy (Austen 207) and tried to elope with Darcy 's younger sister, Lydia (Austen 325), she finds evidence within her own memory that defends Darcy (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Therefore, she can change her previous prejudice against him. Elizabeth says, " 'How despicably have I acted! ' she cried. 'I, who have prided myself on my discernment! '" (Austen 215). Here, Elizabeth realizes that her pride was misplaced and if she can believe that Wickham is capable of duplicity, then she must believe that Darcy is capable of sincerity (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Soon, Darcy realizes that his own societal pride in himself was misplaced. When Elizabeth invites Darcy into the Gardiners home, Darcy insists on meeting her aunt and uncle, people that he believed were inferior to him because of social status and offended his pride (Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature). Darcy wanting to meet members of Elizabeth 's family displays the fact that he is willing to put aside his pride for the greater