Pride and Prejudice

Darcy’s Forbidding Manners

Darcy is judged proud, above his company, and unworthy of comparison to his friend; his large Derbyshire estate cannot redeem his forbidding countenance.

Bingley’s Amiability at the Ball

Mr. Bingley proves amiable and lively at the ball, making himself known to everyone, dancing every dance, and lamenting its early close.

Elizabeth Overhears the Conversation

Elizabeth, obliged to sit out two dances, overhears a conversation between Darcy and Bingley in which Bingley urges Darcy to dance.

Darcy Refuses to Dance

Darcy refuses to dance, saying he detests it unless particularly acquainted with his partner, and declares no other woman in the room would not be a punishment.

She Is Tolerable

Darcy, after being asked to notice Elizabeth, admits she is “tolerable” but “not handsome enough to tempt me,” insulting Elizabeth before walking away.

The Bennet Family Returns Home

The Bennet family returns in good spirits to Longbourn, where Mr. Bennet is still awake reading and curious about the evening’s outcome.

Mrs. Bennet Relates the Evening

Mrs. Bennet eagerly recounts the evening’s triumphs to Mr. Bennet: Jane admired by the Netherfield party, danced with twice by Mr. Bingley, and complimented by his sisters.

Mrs. Bennet’s Indignation at Mr. Darcy

Mrs. Bennet expresses indignation at Mr. Darcy’s shocking rudeness, calling him a disagreeable, horrid, conceited man whom she detests.

第四章

Chapter IV of Pride and Prejudice centers on a private conversation between Jane and Elizabeth Bennet about Mr. Bingley, the Bingley sisters, Bingley’s background and circumstances, his friendship with Mr.…