P&P #10

"Miss Bingley was venting her feelings in criticisms on Elizabeth's person, behaviour, and dress. But Georgiana would not join her" (205)

I chose this quote because it shows the class that runs in the Darcy family and is not present in Miss Bingley's character. Georgiana is very similar to Mr. Darcy in how they both shrug off Miss Bingley and disregard her actions because they are both well mannered and would not stoop to Miss Bingley's level. Miss Bingley's character had been diminished by her prejudice and painted her family and herself in a negative light. Georgiana, being an elegant and classy woman, was smart enough not to hurt her family by committing such a foul action.

"No officer is ever to enter my house again, nor even pass through the village. Balls will absolutely be prohibited, unless you stand up with one of your sisters. And you are never to stir out of doors, till you can prove, that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner'" (228)

I chose this quote because it shows Mr. Bennet's serious side that has yet to be displayed in the book. He is fed up with his daughters' foolish attitudes and finally puts his foot down. Previously, we had seen Mr. Bennet just use sarcasm to cover his emotions and to keep himself out of serious situations. Here, he has finally had enough and I am relieved that someone finally stopped the girls' immaturity. Mr. Bennet is tired of his family being disgraced, and Lydia's actions have pushed him over the edge.