Jane’s Letter on Miss Bingley’s Changed Manner
Jane writes a long, candid letter to Elizabeth acknowledging that she has been “entirely deceived in Miss Bingley’s regard” and conceding that Elizabeth’s judgment has been the be…
Elizabeth’s Reflections on Wickham and Miss King
The letter pains Elizabeth at first, but she is comforted by the reflection that Jane will no longer be duped by the sister and that all expectation from the brother is over; she…
CAPÍTULO XXVII.
Chapter XXVII follows Elizabeth Bennet’s transition from the quiet winter at Longbourn through her journey toward Hunsford, pausing in London to reunite with Jane and discuss family news, and concluding with an unexpected invitation to a summer tour of the Lakes.…
Passage of Winter Months
January and February pass quietly at Longbourn with no greater events than occasional walks to Meryton, the weather alternating between dirty and cold.
Preparations for the Journey to Hunsford
March is set to take Elizabeth to Hunsford. Though she had not initially taken the plan seriously, Charlotte’s reliance on it and her own growing desire to see her friend graduall…
Farewell to Mr. Wickham
Elizabeth’s farewell with Mr. Wickham is perfectly friendly, and on his side even warmer. He cannot forget that she was the first to excite his attention, and his solicitous manne…
Journey with Sir William and Maria
Elizabeth’s fellow travellers, Sir William Lucas and his empty-headed daughter Maria, provide no stimulating conversation and are listened to with about as much delight as the rat…
Arrival at Gracechurch Street
The party of only twenty-four miles arrives at Gracechurch Street by noon. Jane watches from a drawing-room window and welcomes them in the passage.…
Reunion with Jane
Elizabeth is relieved and pleased to find Jane looking healthful and lovely as ever. The reunion overflows with joy and kindness among the family.
Conversation with Mrs. Gardiner About Jane’s Heartache
Sitting by her aunt, Elizabeth learns from Mrs. Gardiner that Jane, though struggling to support her spirits, suffers periods of dejection, hopefully not lasting long. Mrs.…
Discussion of Wickham’s Attachment to Miss King
Mrs. Gardiner teases Elizabeth about Wickham’s desertion and questions whether Miss King is mercenary.…
Invitation to a Summer Tour of the Lakes
Before the play concludes, Mrs. Gardiner unexpectedly invites Elizabeth to accompany them on a summer tour of pleasure, possibly extending to the Lakes.…
CAPÍTULO XXVIII.
CHAPTER XXVIII. — Elizabeth travels from London to Hunsford in good spirits after seeing Jane restored to health, and over the course of the visit takes up residence at the Parsonage, is shown the garden and house by Mr.…
Journey to Hunsford
Journey to Hunsford — Elizabeth’s mood on the road is buoyant because Jane looks well enough to dispel her anxiety, and the prospect of the northern tour with the Gardiners keeps…
Arrival at the Parsonage
Arrival at the Parsonage — The Parsonage at last becomes visible: a garden sloping to the road, a house standing in it, green pales and a laurel hedge. Mr.…
Mr. Collins’s Formal Welcome
Mr. Collins’s Formal Welcome — Mr. Collins’s manners are unchanged by marriage: his formal civility is the same as ever, and he detains Elizabeth at the gate to inquire after her…
The Garden Stroll
The Garden Stroll — In the parlour Collins lingers to have every article of furniture admired, from sideboard to fender, then invites them into the garden, which is large and well…
View of Rosings
View of Rosings — Collins singles out the prospect of Rosings, framed by an opening in the trees opposite the front of the house, as superior to every other view his garden, the c…
Tour of the House
Tour of the House — Charlotte takes her sister and friend over the house, glad, Elizabeth suspects, to show it without her husband’s help.…
Dinner and Talk of Lady Catherine
Dinner and Talk of Lady Catherine — Over dinner Mr. Collins announces that they will have the honour of seeing Lady Catherine de Bourgh at church on Sunday, assures Elizabeth and…
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