Wickham and Elizabeth at the Card Table
Wickham declines whist and joins the other table between Elizabeth and Lydia. Lydia’s talkative nature threatens to monopolize him, but she becomes absorbed by the lottery game, l…
Wickham Speaks of His Acquaintance with Darcy
Wickham broaches the subject of Mr. Darcy himself, inquiring how long Darcy has been staying at Netherfield.…
The Stolen Living
Wickham recounts how the late Mr. Darcy, his godfather, bequeathed him the next presentation of a valuable church living.…
Elizabeth’s Indignation
Elizabeth is shocked and outraged at Darcy’s treatment of his father’s godson and friend. She declares he deserves to be publicly disgraced, though Wickham vows he will not be the…
Wickham Attributes Darcy’s Behavior to Jealousy
Wickham attributes Darcy’s hostility toward him partly to jealousy—the elder Darcy’s uncommon attachment to Wickham incited his son’s resentment from early on.…
Reflections on Darcy’s Pride and Generosity
Elizabeth reflects on Darcy’s boast about the implacability of his resentments, finding it damning confirmation of his ill nature.…
Wickham Speaks of Miss Darcy
On the subject of Miss Darcy, Wickham wishes he could call her amiable but finds her far too proud—very like her brother.…
The Friendship Between Darcy and Bingley
Elizabeth marvels that Mr. Bingley, so sweet-tempered and amiable, could be in friendship with Darcy.…
The Whist Party Ends
The whist party ends, and the players gather round the other table. Mr. Collins reports his losses to Mrs.…
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