Mr. Collins Praises Mrs. Philips
On his return, Mr. Collins highly gratifies Mrs. Bennet by admiring Mrs. Philips’s manners and politeness.…
KAPITEL XVI.
Chapter XVI finds the Bennet party traveling by coach to Meryton for an evening at Mrs. Philips’s, where they encounter Mr. Wickham. The chapter centers on Wickham’s conversation with Elizabeth, during which he shares his history of grievances against Mr.…
Arrival at Meryton
The Bennet sisters and Mr. Collins travel by coach to Meryton for an evening at Mrs. Philips’s. Upon entering the drawing room, the girls learn that Mr.…
Mrs. Philips Hears of Rosings
Mrs. Philips is astonished to learn from Mr. Collins about Rosings, Lady Catherine’s grand estate.…
Mr. Collins’s Description of Lady Catherine
Mr. Collins happily describes the grandeur of Lady Catherine and her mansion to Mrs. Philips, occasionally interjecting praise of his own humble abode and its improvements. Mrs.…
Wickham Enters the Room
When the gentlemen finally enter the room, Mr. Wickham catches Elizabeth’s eye immediately.…
The Officers of the ––shire
The officers of the ––shire form a creditable, gentlemanlike set, with the best of them present this evening.…
Wickham Seats Himself by Elizabeth
Almost every female eye in the room turns toward Wickham, and he chooses to seat himself next to Elizabeth.…
Mr. Collins Plays Whist
When the card tables are set up, Mr. Collins seizes the chance to play whist with Mrs. Philips, citing his desire to improve at the game. Mrs.…
Wickham and Elizabeth at the Card Table
Wickham declines whist and joins the other table between Elizabeth and Lydia. Lydia’s talkative nature threatens to monopolize him, but she becomes absorbed by the lottery game, l…
Wickham Speaks of His Acquaintance with Darcy
Wickham broaches the subject of Mr. Darcy himself, inquiring how long Darcy has been staying at Netherfield.…
The Stolen Living
Wickham recounts how the late Mr. Darcy, his godfather, bequeathed him the next presentation of a valuable church living.…
Elizabeth’s Indignation
Elizabeth is shocked and outraged at Darcy’s treatment of his father’s godson and friend. She declares he deserves to be publicly disgraced, though Wickham vows he will not be the…
Wickham Attributes Darcy’s Behavior to Jealousy
Wickham attributes Darcy’s hostility toward him partly to jealousy—the elder Darcy’s uncommon attachment to Wickham incited his son’s resentment from early on.…
Reflections on Darcy’s Pride and Generosity
Elizabeth reflects on Darcy’s boast about the implacability of his resentments, finding it damning confirmation of his ill nature.…
Wickham Speaks of Miss Darcy
On the subject of Miss Darcy, Wickham wishes he could call her amiable but finds her far too proud—very like her brother.…
The Friendship Between Darcy and Bingley
Elizabeth marvels that Mr. Bingley, so sweet-tempered and amiable, could be in friendship with Darcy.…
The Whist Party Ends
The whist party ends, and the players gather round the other table. Mr. Collins reports his losses to Mrs.…
The Relationship Between Lady Catherine and Mr. Darcy
Wickham catches the name “Lady Catherine de Bourgh” and quietly asks Elizabeth about the connection between the families.…
Supper and the Journey Home
Supper ends the cards and spreads Wickham’s attentions among all the ladies. On the journey home, Elizabeth’s mind is full of Wickham and his revelations, but she has no opportuni…
KAPITEL XVII.
Chapter XVII opens with Elizabeth sharing Wickham’s account of Darcy with Jane in the shrubbery. Their conversation is interrupted by the arrival of the Bingley party, who deliver the long-awaited invitation to the Netherfield ball.…
Elizabeth Tells Jane About Wickham
Elizabeth recounts to Jane, the day after their walk, everything Wickham told her about Darcy’s mistreatment of him.…
Jane Refuses to Think Ill of Either
Jane’s generous nature leads her to believe that both Darcy and Wickham must have been deceived in some way, perhaps by interested people misrepresenting each to the other.…
Elizabeth Insists on Wickham’s Truthfulness
Elizabeth counters Jane’s even-handed view by pointing out how degrading it would be for Darcy to treat his father’s favorite in such a manner.…
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