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What is the universal truth of the first paragraph of the novel?
What is the universal truth of the first paragraph of the novel?
A single man in possession of good fortune must be in want of a wife.
Who has taken Netherfield Hall?
Who has taken Netherfield Hall?
Mr. Bingley
Why is this news of interest to Mrs. Bennet?
Why is this news of interest to Mrs. Bennet?
He is single and is looking for a wife.
Why does Mr. Bennet say he favors Lizzy?
Why does Mr. Bennet say he favors Lizzy?
Describe Mr. Bennet.
Describe Mr. Bennet.
Describe Mrs. Bennet.
Describe Mrs. Bennet.
Who does Mr. Bennet visit and how does he tell his wife?
Who does Mr. Bennet visit and how does he tell his wife?
Who are the five daughters in order of age?
Who are the five daughters in order of age?
What does Mrs. Bennet tell the girls she must be grateful for?
What does Mrs. Bennet tell the girls she must be grateful for?
How do Mrs. Bennet and her daughters get a description of Mr. Bingley?
How do Mrs. Bennet and her daughters get a description of Mr. Bingley?
Describe Bingley.
Describe Bingley.
What gossip circulates about Bingley's party coming for the ball?
What gossip circulates about Bingley's party coming for the ball?
Who are the final members of the Bingley party?
Who are the final members of the Bingley party?
What is discovered about Mr. Darcy?
What is discovered about Mr. Darcy?
What amiable qualities does Mr. Bingley have?
What amiable qualities does Mr. Bingley have?
Who does Darcy say is the only handsome girl?
Who does Darcy say is the only handsome girl?
What does Darcy say about Lizzy?
What does Darcy say about Lizzy?
How does Lizzy react to hearing what Darcy said about her?
How does Lizzy react to hearing what Darcy said about her?
Why does Mr. Bennet say he wishes Bingley had not danced so much?
Why does Mr. Bennet say he wishes Bingley had not danced so much?
Why does Mrs. Bennet say she detests Darcy?
Why does Mrs. Bennet say she detests Darcy?
What does Jane say of Bingley?
What does Jane say of Bingley?
What does Lizzy say is different between her and Jane?
What does Lizzy say is different between her and Jane?
Why does Lizzy disagree with Jane about Bingley's sisters?
Why does Lizzy disagree with Jane about Bingley's sisters?
What is the relationship between Bingley and Darcy?
What is the relationship between Bingley and Darcy?
Explain how Bingley and Darcy saw the Meryton assembly.
Explain how Bingley and Darcy saw the Meryton assembly.
What is the name of the village of the Bennet home?
What is the name of the village of the Bennet home?
Where does Sir William Lucas live in this neighborhood?
Where does Sir William Lucas live in this neighborhood?
Describe Lady Lucas and Charlotte.
Describe Lady Lucas and Charlotte.
Do the ladies like Darcy? Why or why not?
Do the ladies like Darcy? Why or why not?
Why does Miss Lucas say Darcy's pride did not offend her?
Why does Miss Lucas say Darcy's pride did not offend her?
What does Mary say about pride?
What does Mary say about pride?
How do the ladies of Netherfield feel about the Bennets?
How do the ladies of Netherfield feel about the Bennets?
How do Jane and Bingley get along?
How do Jane and Bingley get along?
What warning does Charlotte give about Jane's ability to guard her feelings?
What warning does Charlotte give about Jane's ability to guard her feelings?
What does Charlotte say Jane must do before having the leisure to fall in love?
What does Charlotte say Jane must do before having the leisure to fall in love?
Why does Charlotte say happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance?
Why does Charlotte say happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance?
What does Darcy discover about Elizabeth?
What does Darcy discover about Elizabeth?
How does Elizabeth react now to Darcy?
How does Elizabeth react now to Darcy?
What happens when William tries to get Lizzy to dance with Darcy?
What happens when William tries to get Lizzy to dance with Darcy?
Why is Miss Bingley critical of Lizzy?
Why is Miss Bingley critical of Lizzy?
What is the financial situation of Mr. Bennet?
What is the financial situation of Mr. Bennet?
What other family members does Mrs. Bennet have?
What other family members does Mrs. Bennet have?
Where does Mrs. Phillips live?
Where does Mrs. Phillips live?
Why do Lydia and Kitty often go to Meryton?
Why do Lydia and Kitty often go to Meryton?
What is the newest appeal to the city of Meryton?
What is the newest appeal to the city of Meryton?
Who is right about the silliness of the girls?
Who is right about the silliness of the girls?
What message does Jane receive?
What message does Jane receive?
Why is Jane told she can't use the carriage?
Why is Jane told she can't use the carriage?
What happens to Jane when she goes on horseback?
What happens to Jane when she goes on horseback?
What does Lizzy do after Jane gets sick?
What does Lizzy do after Jane gets sick?
How does Lizzy look when she arrives at Netherfield? How is she received?
How does Lizzy look when she arrives at Netherfield? How is she received?
Why does Lizzy decide she likes the Bingley's sisters?
Why does Lizzy decide she likes the Bingley's sisters?
Why does Lizzy stay at Netherfield?
Why does Lizzy stay at Netherfield?
What makes Lizzy change her mind about somewhat liking the Bingley sisters?
What makes Lizzy change her mind about somewhat liking the Bingley sisters?
What happens as soon as Lizzy returns to Jane?
What happens as soon as Lizzy returns to Jane?
How do Bingley and Darcy reply to the remark about Lizzy's petticoat?
How do Bingley and Darcy reply to the remark about Lizzy's petticoat?
What happens when Lizzy returns to the drawing room?
What happens when Lizzy returns to the drawing room?
Who continues to be kind to Lizzy and what does he offer to do for her?
Who continues to be kind to Lizzy and what does he offer to do for her?
What is Darcy's home called and what is it like?
What is Darcy's home called and what is it like?
Who is Miss Darcy and what are her accomplishments?
Who is Miss Darcy and what are her accomplishments?
What does Darcy say is an accomplished woman?
What does Darcy say is an accomplished woman?
What does Lizzy say about such a woman as Darcy describes?
What does Lizzy say about such a woman as Darcy describes?
What is Jane's condition after a couple of days?
What is Jane's condition after a couple of days?
Why does Lizzy send for her mother?
Why does Lizzy send for her mother?
Why is Mrs. Bennet satisfied?
Why is Mrs. Bennet satisfied?
How does Bingley reply to Mrs. Bennet about the country?
How does Bingley reply to Mrs. Bennet about the country?
What does Mrs. Bennet say about Charlotte?
What does Mrs. Bennet say about Charlotte?
How do Bingley's sisters treat Mrs. Bennet?
How do Bingley's sisters treat Mrs. Bennet?
Describe Lydia and what does she say to Bingley?
Describe Lydia and what does she say to Bingley?
What is going on in the drawing room that evening?
What is going on in the drawing room that evening?
Why does Lizzy enjoy listening to Darcy and Miss Bingley?
Why does Lizzy enjoy listening to Darcy and Miss Bingley?
What argument occurs between Darcy and Lizzy?
What argument occurs between Darcy and Lizzy?
Why does Lizzy think Darcy is looking at her?
Why does Lizzy think Darcy is looking at her?
Why does Darcy say he is in no danger in his affection for Lizzy?
Why does Darcy say he is in no danger in his affection for Lizzy?
What does Miss Bingley do to provoke Darcy and why?
What does Miss Bingley do to provoke Darcy and why?
What snide comments does Miss Bingley make?
What snide comments does Miss Bingley make?
How do the sisters try to exclude Jane and is it successful?
How do the sisters try to exclude Jane and is it successful?
How do the Bingley sisters change when the gentlemen appear?
How do the Bingley sisters change when the gentlemen appear?
Who gets all the attention from the ladies?
Who gets all the attention from the ladies?
What does Miss Bingley do to impress Darcy and does it work?
What does Miss Bingley do to impress Darcy and does it work?
What does she say about a ball at Netherfield?
What does she say about a ball at Netherfield?
Why do Lizzy and Darcy disagree about pride?
Why do Lizzy and Darcy disagree about pride?
What does Darcy say were his faults?
What does Darcy say were his faults?
What does Darcy say was Lizzy's fault?
What does Darcy say was Lizzy's fault?
What happens when Jane and Lizzy write their mother to ask her to send the carriage?
What happens when Jane and Lizzy write their mother to ask her to send the carriage?
Why is Miss Bingley sorry she proposed the delay in Lizzy and Jane leaving?
Why is Miss Bingley sorry she proposed the delay in Lizzy and Jane leaving?
Why is Darcy glad Lizzy is leaving?
Why is Darcy glad Lizzy is leaving?
Why are Jane and Lizzy not welcomed home very cordially?
Why are Jane and Lizzy not welcomed home very cordially?
What do they find out from the Bennet sisters?
What do they find out from the Bennet sisters?
Who is arriving for dinner with the Bennets?
Who is arriving for dinner with the Bennets?
Who is Collins related to?
Who is Collins related to?
Why does Mrs. Bennet not want to discuss the visitor?
Why does Mrs. Bennet not want to discuss the visitor?
What occupation does Mr. Collins have and where?
What occupation does Mr. Collins have and where?
Why does Lizzy think he must be an oddity?
Why does Lizzy think he must be an oddity?
Describe Mr. Collins.
Describe Mr. Collins.
Why is Mrs. Bennet upset with Collins's admiration of the house?
Why is Mrs. Bennet upset with Collins's admiration of the house?
Who does Mr. Collins lavish his praise upon?
Who does Mr. Collins lavish his praise upon?
Where does Lady Catherine live?
Where does Lady Catherine live?
Describe Miss de Bourgh.
Describe Miss de Bourgh.
Why does Mr. Bennet say Mr. Collins possesses the talent of flattering?
Why does Mr. Bennet say Mr. Collins possesses the talent of flattering?
Study Notes
Universal Truth and Setting
- The novel opens with the assertion that a wealthy single man must be seeking a wife, setting the tone for societal expectations.
- Netherfield Hall is acquired by Mr. Bingley, sparking interest among local families, particularly the Bennets.
Character Descriptions
- Mr. Bennet: Reserved and sarcastic, enjoys teasing his wife, yet is fundamentally kind.
- Mrs. Bennet: Loud and nervous, characterized by an uncertain temper, fixated on marrying off her daughters.
Familial Dynamics
- Mr. Bennet visits Mr. Bingley despite his wife’s complaints about him, showing a playful disregard for her opinions.
- The Bennet family includes five daughters: Jane, Lizzy, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia, with Jane being the eldest.
Social Gatherings and Relationships
- Bingley is described as charming and handsome, making a significant impression at the Meryton assembly.
- Mr. Darcy, wealthy and proud, initially dismisses Lizzy as "tolerable," provoking her immediate dislike.
Romantic Interests
- Jane shows admiration for Bingley’s agreeable nature, while Lizzy critiques the prideful demeanor of Bingley’s sisters.
- Bingley and Darcy share a close friendship, though their personalities differ vastly.
Themes of Pride and Prejudice
- Lizzy’s perception of pride varies, with her viewing Darcy’s pride as excessive, while Charlotte rationalizes it as a right derived from wealth.
- Discussions about marriage reveal differing views, showcasing the tension between romance and practicality.
Illness and Care
- Jane falls ill after visiting Bingley, prompting Lizzy to walk three miles to care for her, highlighting sisterly devotion.
- The Bingley sisters show superficial kindness, quickly shifting focus when Jane is not present.
Visitor Dynamics
- Mr. Collins, the pompous cousin aspiring to inherit the Bennet estate, arrives, and his obsequious nature frustrates Mrs. Bennet.
- He idolizes Lady Catherine, contrasting with the Bennets' disdain for his character and views on inheritance.
Class and Social Commentary
- Lady Catherine is portrayed as domineering and rude, embodying the privilege and entitlement of the upper class.
- Mr. Collins’s letter of flattery highlights the performative nature of social interactions within their class.
Conclusion of Key Events
- The novel depicts the complexities of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the evolving views on love, pride, and personal merit.
- Literary dynamics of admiration and misunderstanding between characters underscore the central themes of judgment and misinterpretation in social contexts.
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