Elizabeth Quietly Withdraws
When Mr. Collins enters with a statelier air than usual, Mrs. Bennet insists that the girls hold their tongues and leave her alone with him.…
Mr. Collins’s Speech of Resignation
In a doleful voice Mrs. Bennet begins the projected conversation, and Mr. Collins, in a tone marking his displeasure, declares they must be forever silent on the point, professing…
KAPITEL XXI.
Chapter XXI follows the Bennets in the immediate aftermath of Mr. Collins’s proposal and Elizabeth’s refusal. The chapter moves from the awkward fallout at Longbourn through a walk to Meryton with Wickham, the sudden departure of the Bingley party from Netherfield as announced i…
Mr. Collins’s Silence and Resentment
Mr. Collins’s Silence and Resentment Following Elizabeth’s rejection, Mr. Collins expresses his wounded pride not through embarrassment or dejection but through stiff manner and r…
No Abatement of Ill Humour
No Abatement of Ill Humour The next morning brings no improvement in Mrs. Bennet’s temper or health, and Mr. Collins remains in the same state of angry pride.…
The Walk to Meryton
The Walk to Meryton After breakfast, the Bennet girls walk to Meryton to inquire whether Wickham has returned and to lament his absence from the Netherfield ball.…
Wickham’s Self-Imposed Absence
Wickham’s Self-Imposed Absence Wickham voluntarily confesses to Elizabeth that his absence from the ball was self-imposed.…
Walked Back with Them
Walked Back with Them Wickham and another officer accompany the sisters back to Longbourn.…
A Letter from Netherfield
A Letter from Netherfield Soon after the group’s return, a letter arrives for Jane from Netherfield. It is written on elegant paper in a lady’s flowing hand.…
Reading the Letter Aloud
Reading the Letter Aloud Jane reveals that the letter is from Caroline Bingley, announcing that the whole party have left Netherfield for town with no intention of returning.…
Jane’s Distress
Jane’s Distress Jane is deeply affected, particularly by Caroline’s hint that Mr. Darcy admires Miss Darcy and that the Bingley sisters hope for a match between their brother and…
Elizabeth’s Interpretation
Elizabeth’s Interpretation Elizabeth offers a contrary reading: Caroline sees that Bingley is in love with Jane and wants him instead to marry Miss Darcy.…
A Dispute Over Bingley
A Dispute Over Bingley The sisters openly dispute the letter’s meaning. Jane insists that Caroline is incapable of wilful deceit and prefers to believe her friend deceived rather…
The Hopes for Miss Darcy
The Hopes for Miss Darcy The discussion centers on Caroline’s claim that the Bingley sisters eagerly anticipate a match between Charles and Georgiana Darcy.…
Jane’s Fears About His Sisters
Jane’s Fears About His Sisters Jane raises a deeper worry: even in the best case, how can she be happy accepting a man whose sisters and friends all wish him to marry elsewhere?…
Mrs. Bennet’s Two Full Courses
Mrs. Bennet’s Two Full Courses The sisters agree that Mrs. Bennet should be told only of the ladies’ departure, without alarming her about Bingley’s conduct.…
KAPITEL XXII.
Charlotte Lucas, observing Elizabeth’s relief at escaping Mr. Collins’s proposals, quietly contrives to direct the clergyman’s affections toward herself, and when he slips away from Longbourn to propose at Lucas Lodge, she accepts him without delay, securing the establishment sh…
The Bennets Dine with the Lucases
The Bennets Dine with the Lucases The Bennets visit the Lucases, where Charlotte Lucas kindly occupies Mr. Collins with conversation.…
Charlotte’s Scheme to Engage Mr. Collins
Charlotte’s Scheme to Engage Mr. Collins Charlotte’s attentions to Mr. Collins conceal a deeper motive: she aims to divert his addresses from Elizabeth by drawing them toward hers…
Mr. Collins Escapes to Lucas Lodge
Mr. Collins Escapes to Lucas Lodge Eager to avoid the notice of his Bennet cousins, Mr. Collins slips away from Longbourn the next morning and hurries to Lucas Lodge to declare hi…
The Engagement Is Settled
The Engagement Is Settled After Mr. Collins’s lengthy addresses, Charlotte accepts him. She cares little about prolonging the courtship and wishes only to secure her establishment…
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