Fitzwilliam Darcy

introduced later in the novel, yet provided a great deal of insight to his character. When Wickham seized the opportunity to, in unguarded moments, act irresponsibly under the Darcy family’s care, Fitzwilliam Darcy took note of this and knew that if he were discovered he could profoundly embarrass his family’s name. The early Mr. Darcy wrote, “The vicious propensities--the want of principle which he was careful to guard the knowledge of his best friend could not escape the observation of…

kept out the middle-classes and lower-classes of society. Darcy himself espouses here the mindset of not interacting with those who are not in the financial esteemed and upper-class, and Sir William Lucas opines to Darcy while attending a ball at Meryton, "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the finest refinements of polished society.” Darcy retorts and responded to Sir William Lucas, “Certainly,…

she is mystified by the young man who assists the bachelor. As Ms. Bennet and Mr. Darcy become a part of frequent encounters, the pair is quick to make rash judgements based on each other and their personal lives without adequate information or reasoning. Because of hasty insinuating, both Ms. Bennet and Mr. Darcy fall victim to biased judgements; furthermore, both are also forced to face the detrimental effects…

The opinions we have of ourselves and others are powerful. Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen, tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, who have a mutual dislike for one another after an initial meeting at a local ball. The novel portrays the growth of Elizabeth and Darcy, and their journey in realizing their love for each other despite the hindrances they create for themselves. This book reveals how displaced pride and prejudices can blind people…

Darcy’s personality that she could have possibly pushed him away forever. For Mr. Darcy to be able to convince Elizabeth that he is honorable, unselfish, and thoughtful, by helping the Bennet family when Lydia runs away with Wickham to elope. Darcy offers Wickham money to wed Lydia since he has none, even though he despises Wickham. Mr. Darcy is the other important character in the novel. The reader’s view of Mr. Darcy changes from cruel to compassionate and caring. He becomes the perfect match…

everyone in between, almost everyone in the novel shows some form of one of these flaws. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is an important character in Pride and Prejudice. The nephew of Lady Catherine de Bourgh who could be considered the main antagonist of the novel, Darcy is introduced as a rich snobbish character that frowns upon life at Netherfield Park as the neighbors are not as high class as his own Pemberley. Darcy very quickly shows the flaw of pride almost immediately after he is introduced with…

individuals. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet live in a society in which social status plays a large role in relationships, and before they can experience love together, Darcy and Elizabeth must investigate their own flaws and overcome the pride and prejudice instilled in them. Their relationship and marriage is an attestation that people can change, and that despite the obstacles of society, it is possible for sincere love to endure. To better understand the factors that impacted Darcy…

“Pride and Prejudice”, Jane Austen narrates a story of love between a middle class Elizabeth Bennet, and an upper-class Fitzwilliam Darcy. However, their marriage was no consequence of love at first sight, nor an easy journey. It was an uneven road throughout most of the novel—a road with numerous obstacles. Such obstacles that initially prevented a relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy include the latter’s pride, and the former’s prejudice, and the actions of those around them. Darcy’s…

Prejudice, the love stories of Jane and Bingley and of Elizabeth and Darcy have many similarities yet are diverse in their own ways. Jane Bennet is the eldest daughter of the Bennet…

of the two main characters, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. Elizabeth Bennett, or Lizzie, is one of the five Bennett daughters, but is nothing like her other sisters. She completely refutes society’s ideas about a woman’s purpose and marriage. This often leads to her having more pride than the average woman of the Regency Period. Elizabeth does end up marrying the stubborn Mr. Darcy. Darcy is a younger, rich man who sticks to his first judgment of others. Darcy is a very prejudiced man,…