Elizabeth's Opinion Of Darcy In Pride And Prejudice

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Elizabeth’s opinion of Darcy is change when she realized how much alike they both are. Both pride and prejudice. It all starts when Darcy proposed to Elizabeth for the first time and Elizabeth rejects him. Elizabeth gives Darcy detailed reasons as to why she rejected him. Darcy learns that Elizabeth thinks wrongfully of him. Elizabeth blames Darcy for his friend Mr. Bingley not marrying her sister Jane. She also accuses him of being cruel for disinheriting Wickham. Elizabeth goes on to tell Darcy how hateful, arrogant, prideful, and selfish he is. For this, Elizabeth receives a letter from Darcy the next day.
In Darcy's defense, he explains his reasons. Throughout the letter, Darcy informs Elizabeth that he might have been mistaken in his judgment of her sister Jane. He may have had an error of judgement in preventing Mr. Bingley from marrying her sister. Darcy goes on to explain his
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She was ashamed of disliking him. Now, Elizabeth admired and respected Darcy due to his recent friendly and respectful behavior. With this in mind, Elizabeth felt appreciated knowing that Darcy still loved her enough to forgive her anger, and all the unjust accusations that she made. After all, Elizabeth was grateful to Darcy. For this reason, if Darcy was to propose to her, again, she would accept.
Nevertheless, Elizabeth loses hope after she learns Lydia and Wickham have eloped. She believes that Lydia’s irresponsible decision will ruin the possibility of another proposal from Darcy and will also ruin her family reputation. Once again, Elizabeth learns Darcy’s true characteristics. She learns that Darcy paid Wickham’s debts and forced Wickham to marry Lydia. In short, after all the obstacles, including that of Lady Catherine, Elizabeth is convinced of her true feelings for Darcy. Elizabeth is extremely happy. Finally, Darcy proposed again, and this time, for the true love they have for each

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