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Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” deals with the social interaction between characters. ... However, "Pride and Prejudice" is a very complex novel, with many different subplots going on. One of these is the relationship between Elizas older sister Jane, and Bingley, Darcys friend. ... In the story, Eliza hates Darcy at first, thinking him proud, but overcomes her prejudice and comes around to loving him in the end, and the two marry, as do Jane and Bingley. ...
One reason why Elizabeth proves to be a very interesting character is her close friendship with her older sister Jane. ... When Jane returns from seeing Bingley "Elizabeth instantly read her feelings", so we know that they spend a lot of time in each others company.
Elizabeth obviously cares deeply about Jane, because when the latter becomes ill while at Netherfield, Darcys home, Eliza takes it upon herself to walk three miles through the mud to visit her. ... Jane becomes very fond of Mr. ...
While visiting Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Elizabeth learns that Darcy discouraged Bingley from continuing his relationship with Jane, and this sets Elizabeth in a flurry of emotions. ... " When Darcy explains his actions, Elizabeth cant bring herself to tell Jane about it, and so feels "anxiety on Janes behalf". ... When Bingley returns, Elizabeth is ecstatic for Jane, and when their engagement is announced "Elizabeths congratulations were given with sincerity, warmth, a delight, which words could poorly express".
When Elizabeth herself becomes engaged to Darcy, Jane is the first person she tells. ... Jane is, of course, happy for Elizabeth, yet wonders on her change of opinion on Darcy. ... Elizabeth and Jane share a very close friendship, and the way that Elizabeth gently teases Jane, and her huge affection for her sister make Elizabeth seem fascinating and adds great value to the character. ... He is considered in low regard by all who attended, "Everybody is disgusted by his pride".
Approximate Word count = 1505
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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