Wickham’s Self-Imposed Absence
Wickham’s Self-Imposed Absence Wickham voluntarily confesses to Elizabeth that his absence from the ball was self-imposed.…
Walked Back with Them
Walked Back with Them Wickham and another officer accompany the sisters back to Longbourn.…
A Letter from Netherfield
A Letter from Netherfield Soon after the group’s return, a letter arrives for Jane from Netherfield. It is written on elegant paper in a lady’s flowing hand.…
Reading the Letter Aloud
Reading the Letter Aloud Jane reveals that the letter is from Caroline Bingley, announcing that the whole party have left Netherfield for town with no intention of returning.…
Jane’s Distress
Jane’s Distress Jane is deeply affected, particularly by Caroline’s hint that Mr. Darcy admires Miss Darcy and that the Bingley sisters hope for a match between their brother and…
Elizabeth’s Interpretation
Elizabeth’s Interpretation Elizabeth offers a contrary reading: Caroline sees that Bingley is in love with Jane and wants him instead to marry Miss Darcy.…
A Dispute Over Bingley
A Dispute Over Bingley The sisters openly dispute the letter’s meaning. Jane insists that Caroline is incapable of wilful deceit and prefers to believe her friend deceived rather…
The Hopes for Miss Darcy
The Hopes for Miss Darcy The discussion centers on Caroline’s claim that the Bingley sisters eagerly anticipate a match between Charles and Georgiana Darcy.…
Jane’s Fears About His Sisters
Jane’s Fears About His Sisters Jane raises a deeper worry: even in the best case, how can she be happy accepting a man whose sisters and friends all wish him to marry elsewhere?…
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