Discussion of Precipitance
Discussion of Precipitance Darcy argues that nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility, which often signals carelessness of opinion or an indirect boast.…
Debate on Friendship and Persuasion
Debate on Friendship and Persuasion The dispute shifts to whether Bingley would actually depart with such celerity or whether his conduct depends on the persuasion of friends.…
Bingley’s Interruption
Bingley’s Interruption Bingley, disliking the argument, urges Darcy and Elizabeth to defer their discussion until he has left the room so they may say whatever they like of him.…
Music at the Pianoforte
Music at the Pianoforte With the letter finished, Darcy requests music. Miss Bingley moves with alacrity to the pianoforte, and after a polite exchange in which Elizabeth declines…
Darcy’s Eyes on Elizabeth
Darcy’s Eyes on Elizabeth Elizabeth struggles to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man, yet concludes that he watches her because there is something…
The Reel Invitation
The Reel Invitation After Miss Bingley varies the program with a lively Scotch air, Darcy approaches Elizabeth and asks whether she does not feel a great inclination to dance a re…
Miss Bingley’s Scheming
Miss Bingley’s Scheming Miss Bingley sees or suspects enough to grow jealous, and her anxiety for Jane’s recovery is partly motivated by her desire to be rid of Elizabeth.…
The Shrubbery Walk
The Shrubbery Walk The next day, walking together in the shrubbery, Miss Bingley coaches Darcy on his future domestic felicity, urging him to instruct his mother-in-law to hold he…
Mrs. Hurst and Elizabeth Appear
Mrs. Hurst and Elizabeth Appear Their scheming is interrupted when Mrs. Hurst and Elizabeth approach from another walk.…
Elizabeth’s Departure
Elizabeth’s Departure Elizabeth, who has no inclination to remain with them, laughingly refuses the suggestion, telling them they are charmingly grouped and that the picturesque w…
CAPÍTULO XI.
Chapter XI centers on an evening gathering at Netherfield after dinner, where the company divides naturally between those focused on Jane Bennet (Bingley and his sisters) and those drawn into sharper exchanges around Elizabeth Bennet, Miss Bingley, and Mr. Darcy.…
The Ladies in the Drawing-Room
The Ladies in the Drawing-Room After dinner, Elizabeth joins Jane in the drawing-room, where Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst welcome them with unusual warmth.…
The Gentlemen Enter
The Gentlemen Enter When the men join the ladies, attention shifts immediately. Miss Bingley looks at once for Darcy, while Darcy himself addresses Jane with a polite congratulati…
The Card-Table Rejected
The Card-Table Rejected Mr. Hurst proposes a card-table after tea, but Miss Bingley, having learned that Darcy does not wish to play, refuses on behalf of the company.…
Miss Bingley Watches Darcy
Miss Bingley Watches Darcy Miss Bingley pretends to read the second volume of Darcy’s book while actually watching his progress through his own.…
A Proposed Ball at Netherfield
A Proposed Ball at Netherfield Casting about for diversion, Miss Bingley overhears Bingley mention a ball to Miss Bennet and challenges him on it, suggesting the company should fi…
Miss Bingley Takes a Turn
Miss Bingley Takes a Turn Defeated in conversation with Darcy, Miss Bingley rises and walks about the room with elegant figure and bearing, plainly angling for his notice.…
Darcy’s Two Motives
Darcy’s Two Motives When invited to join their walk, Darcy declines, declaring that he can imagine only two motives for two young women pacing the drawing-room together—private co…
How to Punish Him
How to Punish Him Unable to let the matter rest, Miss Bingley insists on Darcy’s explanation.…
Examining Mr. Darcy’s Defects
Examining Mr. Darcy’s Defects Elizabeth takes up the challenge and, turning the probe on Darcy himself, observes that the wisest men may be made ridiculous by those whose first ob…
Music at the Pianoforte
Music at the Pianoforte Weary of a conversation in which she has no share, Miss Bingley calls for music, easily persuading Louisa to play and rousing Mr. Hurst from sleep.…
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