Susan Fraiman critiques Pride and Prejudice by saying that Elizabeth relinquishes herself to the societal expectations of the time by marrying Darcy. Fraiman believes that Elizabeth surrenders herself to Darcy and lets him have power over her as her husband. However, throughout the novel you see Elizabeth fight societal norms and take power for herself as an independent young woman. Elizabeth is shown throughout the novel to be a very stubborn and determined person who does not care what people around her think of her. She is not afraid to voice her opinions and do what she believes is the right thing to do, even if it might be contrary to the expectations and beliefs of society. One example of this is when Jane is stuck at Netherfield because
