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  • Essay / Charlotte Collins Marriage Theme - 1328

    Darcy has the most unconventional relationship throughout the novel. From the moment Darcy walked into the ball, he considered himself too good for everyone in the room. He even goes so far as to insult Elizabeth, saying, "She's tolerable, but not beautiful enough to tempt me." ยป His prejudice towards Elizabeth and all the other participants was very clear and Elizabeth vows to never dance with this vain man. After this first impression, Darcy's opinion of Elizabeth steadily improves as she rejects him every time he makes an advance. His admiration for her increases day by day to the point that she haunts him and he can no longer seem to think of anything else. Mr. Darcy finally finds the courage to confess his true feelings towards Elizabeth, although he does so in such a way that he insults her, she passionately refuses him. After that moment, the other words echo in their heads. Mr. Darcy is even moved to tell Elizabeth about his relationship with Wickham. Their feelings for each other grow stronger with the absence of seeing each other. Once they meet again in Pemberley, Mr. Darcy is confident that he will do everything in his power to try to convince Elizabeth. Elizabeth is amazed by his new ways and thinks differently about him after meeting his governess. She begins to look at Mr. Darcy in a whole new light, but what really moves her is the knowledge of what he has done for the Bennet family and for herself. It is then