Debate Over the Carriage
Jane asks for the carriage, but Mrs. Bennet, eager to have Jane stay the night, insists she must ride on horseback because it looks like rain.…
Jane Rides to Netherfield in the Rain
Mrs. Bennet sees Jane off with cheerful prognostics of bad weather. Her hopes are quickly realized: before long it rains heavily and continues all evening without stopping, making…
Jane Falls Ill
The next morning, before breakfast is over, a servant from Netherfield delivers a note from Jane to Elizabeth reporting that she is very unwell from having been soaked through the…
Elizabeth Walks to Netherfield
Mr. Bennet quips that if Jane should die, it would be a comfort to know it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley and under Mrs. Bennet’s orders. Mrs.…
Elizabeth’s Reception at Netherfield
Elizabeth arrives at Netherfield breathless, mud-stained, and glowing with exercise. Her appearance astonishes Mrs.…
The Apothecary Attends Jane
After breakfast the sisters join Jane and Elizabeth, who warms to them on seeing their solicitude.…
Elizabeth Stays at Netherfield
When three o’clock comes Elizabeth feels obliged to leave, but Miss Bingley’s offer of the carriage is converted into a standing invitation to remain at Netherfield when Jane prot…
CHAPITRE VIII.
Chapter VIII takes place at Netherfield, where Elizabeth Bennet has come to tend her ill sister Jane. Over the course of the evening, the contrasting behaviors of the Bingley party are revealed: the sisters’ superficial civility, Bingley’s genuine kindness, and Darcy’s pride-fue…
Elizabeth Summoned to Dinner
Elizabeth Summoned to Dinner At half-past six, Elizabeth is called to dinner and must respond to inquiries about Jane’s condition. She reports that Jane is by no means better.
The Sisters’ Indifference to Jane
The Sisters’ Indifference to Jane Caroline Bingley and Mrs. Hurst briefly express conventional regret over Jane’s cold but quickly lose interest, their indifference restoring Eliz…
Mr. Bingley’s Attentions
Mr. Bingley’s Attentions Bingley stands out as the only one whose solicitude Elizabeth finds sincere.…
Miss Bingley Abuses Elizabeth
Miss Bingley Abuses Elizabeth As soon as Elizabeth leaves the room after dinner, Miss Bingley denounces her manners as a mixture of pride and impertience, claiming she possesses n…
Critique of Elizabeth’s Appearance
Critique of Elizabeth’s Appearance Mrs. Hurst mocks Elizabeth’s wild morning appearance, and Miss Bingley ridicules her untidy hair and mud-soaked petticoat, accusing her of count…
Bingley Defends Elizabeth
Bingley Defends Elizabeth Bingley counters that Elizabeth looked remarkably well when she entered the room and that her dirty petticoat escaped his notice.…
Miss Bingley on Elizabeth’s Eyes
Miss Bingley on Elizabeth’s Eyes Miss Bingley insinuates that Elizabeth’s muddy walk must have dimmed Darcy’s admiration of her fine eyes, but Darcy replies that her eyes were bri…
The Bennets’ Low Connections
The Bennets’ Low Connections Mrs. Hurst expresses concern over Jane’s “low connections,” noting her uncle is an attorney in Meryton and another lives near Cheapside.…
Elizabeth Returns to Jane
Elizabeth Returns to Jane Renewing her tenderness, Elizabeth returns to Jane’s room and stays with her until late in the evening, until she sees Jane fall asleep.
Evening at the Card Table
Evening at the Card Table Entering the drawing-room, Elizabeth finds the party playing loo. Suspecting high stakes, she declines to join and instead takes a book as her excuse.
Preference for Reading
Preference for Reading Mr. Hurst and Miss Bingley express astonishment that Elizabeth prefers reading to cards, but she insists she is not a great reader and enjoys many things.
Books at Netherfield and Pemberley
Books at Netherfield and Pemberley Bingley offers his meager library, apologizing for its small size.…
Miss Darcy’s Accomplishments
Miss Darcy’s Accomplishments Miss Bingley praises Georgiana Darcy as extremely accomplished for her age, with exquisite performance on the pianoforte, delightful manners, and an e…
Debate on Accomplished Women
Debate on Accomplished Women Bingley sarcastically suggests all young ladies are accomplished since they all paint tables and net purses.…
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