Quisical Controversy In Pride And Prejudice

The quisical controversy of 19th century society was on the basis of marriage, and what it’s true foundation should be. This controversy arose from public discussion on whether one’s emotion or reason should be the indicator in he or she’s love life. Also if a balance of the two could be achieved and sustained to develop a lasting companionship. In Jane Austen’s Book “Pride and Prejudice’’ the depiction of that said balance is seen through Elizabeth and Darcy. The relationship is not solely based on social status, money or blinded emotion.
Elizabeth’s first impression of Darcy is after he rejects her at an introduction during a public ball. Henceforth, she forms a negative view of him which is further developed when she meets Mr.Wickham. He also has conviction into further convincing Elizabeth of Darcy’s character due to the wrong doing that is said happened to Wickham from Darcy. Wickham’s alluring personality and mutual liking aides Elizabeth to further believe her opinion of Darcy because of the evidence that she finds. Wickham forms an obvious wedge between the two by further convincing Elizabeth of Darcy and his pride. …show more content…
However, in doing this reminds her of their critical gap in social status and quickly turns Elizabeth sour by stating this negative and obvious fact. Darcy pronounces that Elizabeth should not expect him to rejoice in their “inferior connections.” Offended by his pride, Elizabeth declines his proposal, further insinuating Darcy’s lack of honor and respect as well as blaming him for Wickham's poor treatment. Darcy later explains his reasons for his treatment of Wickham and proves the unmoral involvement with his daughter Georgiana. Elizabeth starts to piece together parts of Wickham’s story, finding