“His character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world.”(Austen, p.8) “His appearance was greatly in his favor; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address.” (Austen, p. 54)
In “Pride and Prejudice” two men of stark contrast in character, weave their way into the life of young, charming Elizabeth Bennet. The first, named Mr. Darcy, presents himself as a rich snob. The second, Mr. Wickham, flaunts his amiable character and perfect manners. Eventually, through the twists of life, Elizabeth shockingly discovers that these two men’s characters are vastly different than what they have each made the other out to be. She gradually unearths that the appealing Mr. Wickham …show more content…
Wickham and Mr. Darcy act selfishly when they attempt to hide each other’s character. As Mr. Wickham introduces himself as likeable and a gentleman to the bustling town of Meryton, he purposefully sifts a twisted view of Mr. Darcy into society. He slyly states to Elizabeth, concerning Mr. Darcy, “The world is blinded by his fortune and consequence or frightened by his high and imposing manner, and sees him only as he chooses to be seen.” Wickham spins a tale of Mr. Darcy’s bias against him, stressing that Mr. Darcy stole his inheritance. Because much of the town fell into deception, through his repeated tales, his character grew in reputation and Mr. Darcy’s dropped heavily. As Elizabeth explains, “The general prejudice against Mr. Darcy is so violent, that it would be the death of half the good people in Meryton to attempt to place him in an amiable light.”(Austen, …show more content…
Wickham devises to hide the truth and conceal his sins of revenge, of squandering, and of lies. Because he suppresses the truth of his sin and does not repent, he ends up with a foolish wife, a dysfunctional family, and humiliating position in society. Although he originally attempts to pull the wool over the sheeps’ eyes, his sin comes to light, just as the Word of God claims that all hidden sin will. “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” Matthew 10:26-28. “For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 Mr. Darcy also witnesses the results of his negligence in not revealing Mr. Wickham’s talent of deceiving. He would have been wise to reveal the fool Mr. Wickham truly was. “Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.” Proverbs 14:7-9 Elizabeth discovers that first impressions and other people’s opinions of character can be biased, thwarted, and false indicators of true
In “Pride and Prejudice” two men of stark contrast in character, weave their way into the life of young, charming Elizabeth Bennet. The first, named Mr. Darcy, presents himself as a rich snob. The second, Mr. Wickham, flaunts his amiable character and perfect manners. Eventually, through the twists of life, Elizabeth shockingly discovers that these two men’s characters are vastly different than what they have each made the other out to be. She gradually unearths that the appealing Mr. Wickham …show more content…
Wickham and Mr. Darcy act selfishly when they attempt to hide each other’s character. As Mr. Wickham introduces himself as likeable and a gentleman to the bustling town of Meryton, he purposefully sifts a twisted view of Mr. Darcy into society. He slyly states to Elizabeth, concerning Mr. Darcy, “The world is blinded by his fortune and consequence or frightened by his high and imposing manner, and sees him only as he chooses to be seen.” Wickham spins a tale of Mr. Darcy’s bias against him, stressing that Mr. Darcy stole his inheritance. Because much of the town fell into deception, through his repeated tales, his character grew in reputation and Mr. Darcy’s dropped heavily. As Elizabeth explains, “The general prejudice against Mr. Darcy is so violent, that it would be the death of half the good people in Meryton to attempt to place him in an amiable light.”(Austen, …show more content…
Wickham devises to hide the truth and conceal his sins of revenge, of squandering, and of lies. Because he suppresses the truth of his sin and does not repent, he ends up with a foolish wife, a dysfunctional family, and humiliating position in society. Although he originally attempts to pull the wool over the sheeps’ eyes, his sin comes to light, just as the Word of God claims that all hidden sin will. “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” Matthew 10:26-28. “For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 Mr. Darcy also witnesses the results of his negligence in not revealing Mr. Wickham’s talent of deceiving. He would have been wise to reveal the fool Mr. Wickham truly was. “Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.” Proverbs 14:7-9 Elizabeth discovers that first impressions and other people’s opinions of character can be biased, thwarted, and false indicators of true