Pride can be a highly respectable trait, however, everything good in too large a quantity is harmful. “There are two kinds of pride both good and bad. 'Good pride ' represents dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.”-author John C. Maxwell. Shown in the preceding quote are the effects of having too much pride. It seems as if most of the time the person who is in possession of this pride is oblivious to the fact that they have so much of it. This stands the same for prejudice as shown by Elizabeth Bennet, as well as others, throughout the novel. The characteristics pride and prejudice are expressed through the numerous relationships that evolved throughout the book.
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Darcy, whom is the epitome of a pride-ridden man, was able to change his horrid ways over the length of the book. He did start out as the rudest character in the novel, as seen by the reader, when Mr. Bingley chatted with Darcy at the Netherfield ball. He protested dancing with any other girls as seen in the following, “Come, Darcy...I must have you dance,” to which Darcy replied “I certainly shall not. … there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be a punishment to me to stand up with.” (12, Vol. 1, ch.2). Witnessed by Elizabeth upon their first meeting, Mr. Darcy made an atrocious first impression- and first impressions are everything, “ “Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me...” (12, Vol. 1, ch. 2). While this quote did show his pride and what little prejudice he had, it did not provide the reader with his real disposition. Upon him meeting her next, he began to overlook her physical attributes, thereby focusing more on her …show more content…
Bingley. Throughout the attempted courtship of her brother, Mr. Bingley and Jane, Ms. Bingley with the silent assistance of Miss Darcy, was just as much manipulative as Lady Catherine 's interference with the relationship and possible engagement of Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth. She disliked Elizabeth not through any other manner but jealousy and was continually making snide remarks and trying to put her in awkward positions. “......are not the –shire militia removed from Meryton? They must be a great loss to your family.” (223, Vol. II, ch 4). She would make these off-handed remarks every time they came in contact with each other. However, Miss Bingley would make a special effort to do so when they were in the presence of Mr. Darcy. If the comments were not around Mr. Darcy, they were made directly to him. “How very ill Eliza Bennet looks this morning, Mr. Darcy,...”. (235, Vol. II, ch
Darcy, whom is the epitome of a pride-ridden man, was able to change his horrid ways over the length of the book. He did start out as the rudest character in the novel, as seen by the reader, when Mr. Bingley chatted with Darcy at the Netherfield ball. He protested dancing with any other girls as seen in the following, “Come, Darcy...I must have you dance,” to which Darcy replied “I certainly shall not. … there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be a punishment to me to stand up with.” (12, Vol. 1, ch.2). Witnessed by Elizabeth upon their first meeting, Mr. Darcy made an atrocious first impression- and first impressions are everything, “ “Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me...” (12, Vol. 1, ch. 2). While this quote did show his pride and what little prejudice he had, it did not provide the reader with his real disposition. Upon him meeting her next, he began to overlook her physical attributes, thereby focusing more on her …show more content…
Bingley. Throughout the attempted courtship of her brother, Mr. Bingley and Jane, Ms. Bingley with the silent assistance of Miss Darcy, was just as much manipulative as Lady Catherine 's interference with the relationship and possible engagement of Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth. She disliked Elizabeth not through any other manner but jealousy and was continually making snide remarks and trying to put her in awkward positions. “......are not the –shire militia removed from Meryton? They must be a great loss to your family.” (223, Vol. II, ch 4). She would make these off-handed remarks every time they came in contact with each other. However, Miss Bingley would make a special effort to do so when they were in the presence of Mr. Darcy. If the comments were not around Mr. Darcy, they were made directly to him. “How very ill Eliza Bennet looks this morning, Mr. Darcy,...”. (235, Vol. II, ch