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On what day did Elizabeth receive two letters from Jane?
On what day did Elizabeth receive two letters from Jane?
the third morning of her stay at Lambton
What does the first letter from Jane talk about?
What does the first letter from Jane talk about?
relates that Lydia has eloped with Wickham
What does the second letter from Jane talk about?
What does the second letter from Jane talk about?
there is no word from the couple and that they may not be married yet
What does Mr. Darcy offer Elizabeth to calm her down upon hearing the news that Lydia has run off with Mr. Wickham?
What does Mr. Darcy offer Elizabeth to calm her down upon hearing the news that Lydia has run off with Mr. Wickham?
Why does Elizabeth panic about the news?
Why does Elizabeth panic about the news?
Who does Elizabeth rush to find in order to help locate Lydia?
Who does Elizabeth rush to find in order to help locate Lydia?
What does Elizabeth apologize for as she leaves Mr. Darcy?
What does Elizabeth apologize for as she leaves Mr. Darcy?
On their way back to Longbourn, why does Mr. Gardiner think that Mr. Wickham will marry Lydia?
On their way back to Longbourn, why does Mr. Gardiner think that Mr. Wickham will marry Lydia?
Where has Mr. Bennet gone to search for Lydia and Wickham?
Where has Mr. Bennet gone to search for Lydia and Wickham?
Who does Mrs. Bennet blame for her daughter's disappearance?
Who does Mrs. Bennet blame for her daughter's disappearance?
What is Mrs. Forster's real name?
What is Mrs. Forster's real name?
According to the letter she sent Mrs. Forster, what does Lydia look forward to the most?
According to the letter she sent Mrs. Forster, what does Lydia look forward to the most?
What was Mr. Bennet's reaction to hearing that Lydia had run away?
What was Mr. Bennet's reaction to hearing that Lydia had run away?
Where is Lydia going based on the information in her letter to Mrs. Forster?
Where is Lydia going based on the information in her letter to Mrs. Forster?
How much money does Colonel Forster believe Wickham has to pay to clear his expenses at Brighton?
How much money does Colonel Forster believe Wickham has to pay to clear his expenses at Brighton?
What is Mr. Gardiner's first name?
What is Mr. Gardiner's first name?
Who is Mrs. Hill?
Who is Mrs. Hill?
What does Mr. Gardiner state in his letter to Mr. Bennet?
What does Mr. Gardiner state in his letter to Mr. Bennet?
When is the letter received?
When is the letter received?
Where is Lydia and Wickham according to Mr. Gardiner?
Where is Lydia and Wickham according to Mr. Gardiner?
How old is Lydia when she marries Wickham?
How old is Lydia when she marries Wickham?
What is Mr. Bennet's philosophy about Lydia's engagement to Mr. Wickham?
What is Mr. Bennet's philosophy about Lydia's engagement to Mr. Wickham?
Who writes to Elizabeth to inform her of her younger sister's elopement?
Who writes to Elizabeth to inform her of her younger sister's elopement?
Who does Elizabeth immediately confide in about the scandal of Lydia's elopement?
Who does Elizabeth immediately confide in about the scandal of Lydia's elopement?
What is the Bennet family's greatest worry after Lydia disappears?
What is the Bennet family's greatest worry after Lydia disappears?
While Mr. Bennet searches for Lydia and Wickham in London, the Bennets receive a rude letter from?
While Mr. Bennet searches for Lydia and Wickham in London, the Bennets receive a rude letter from?
What is given as the most likely reason for Wickham agreeing to marry Lydia?
What is given as the most likely reason for Wickham agreeing to marry Lydia?
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Study Notes
Key Events
- Elizabeth receives two significant letters from Jane on the third morning of her stay at Lambton.
- The first letter reveals that Lydia has eloped with Wickham.
- The second letter expresses concern, stating there is no news from Lydia and Wickham, suggesting they may not be married yet.
Elizabeth's Reaction
- Mr. Darcy offers Elizabeth a glass of wine to help calm her after hearing about Lydia’s elopement.
- Elizabeth panics over the potential ruin of her family’s reputation if Lydia isn't married to Wickham, increasing her sense of urgency.
- She rushes to find the Gardiners, seeking assistance to locate Lydia.
Family Dynamics
- Elizabeth apologizes to Mr. Darcy for postponing dinner plans with Miss Darcy as she departs to help Lydia.
- Mr. Gardiner speculates that Wickham has motives to marry Lydia due to the damage to his career and reputation if he does not.
Search for Lydia
- Mr. Bennet travels to London in search of Lydia and Wickham.
- Mrs. Bennet unfairly blames Colonel Forster for Lydia's disappearance.
Lydia's Character and Actions
- Lydia expresses excitement over the prospect of signing her name "Lydia Wickham" in her letter to Mrs. Forster.
- Lydia is identified as being 16 years old at the time of her marriage to Wickham.
Mr. Bennet's Response
- Mr. Bennet is initially so shocked by Lydia's elopement that he cannot speak for ten minutes.
- He contemplates the situation philosophically, believing that a scandalous marriage is better than a ruined reputation.
Financial Arrangements
- Colonel Forster believes Wickham needed to pay £1,000 to settle his expenses in Brighton.
- Mr. Gardiner’s letter to Mr. Bennet conveys his doubts that Lydia and Wickham have married, implying Wickham was likely paid to marry Lydia.
Miscellaneous
- The letter revealing the outcome of Mr. Bennet’s search arrives two days after his return from London.
- While Mr. Bennet seeks out Lydia, the Bennet family faces embarrassment with a rude letter from Mr. Collins.
Terms and Connections
- "100 pounds a year during my life and 50 after I'm gone" reflects Mr. Bennet's shock and suspicion regarding Mr. Gardiner's payment to Wickham for Lydia's marriage.
- Elizabeth confides in Mr. Darcy about the scandal of Lydia's actions, emphasizing her trust in him during a crisis.
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