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Darcy and the Crankiness Factor Written by Lenora (4/12/2010 1:52 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Slighting Lizzy, penned by Cheryl

Ch. 10 Mr. Bingley: [I declare I do not know a more awful object than Darcy, on particular occasions, and in particular places; at his own house especially, and of a Sunday evening, when he has nothing to do.]

Given Mr. Bingley's description of Mr. Darcy in the above quote, I would say that at the Meryton Assembly, Mr. Darcy was cranky as we were later told he is prone to be at times. He didn't intentionally mean to slight Lizzie personally, but she was a representative of all the ladies present. In that he had not been introduced to her at that point, he had no reason to offend her personally. She was the convenient recipient of his crankiness at that particular moment because he was in no general mood that evening to interact with strangers.

Remember that JA has to introduce the "Pride" and "Prejudice" behaviors early on in order to set the tone for her novel. By exaggerating the "pride" behavior as exhibited by Mr. Darcy, she can now set up the reactionary "prejudice" behavior to follow.

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Slighting Lizzy Cheryl (4/11/2010 10:51 p.m.)

Goaded by Miss Bingley to go to the ball? Benedicte (4/14/2010 1:55 p.m.)
- His character was decided. Stephanie (4/14/2010 3:02 p.m.)
- But none of that excuses the insult kathleen (elder) (4/14/2010 2:26 p.m.)
A couple of years ago, nan duval (4/12/2010 5:50 p.m.)
Darcy and the Crankiness Factor Lenora (4/12/2010 1:52 p.m.)
- All this use of the word "cranky"... Cheryl (4/13/2010 10:55 a.m.)
  - LOL! :-D Nina RG (4/13/2010 12:41 p.m.)
  - Oh, Cheryl.... Elizabeth K (4/13/2010 11:38 a.m.)
  - nothing to do but [] go to sleep. nfm Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:03 a.m.)
- Darcy -."I am in no humour AT PRESENT" Akaruihi (4/13/2010 4:46 a.m.)
  - Doesn't matter about 'at present' BarbaraB (4/13/2010 11:33 a.m.)
  - Yes, because he was in a situation... Line (4/13/2010 9:44 a.m.)
    - but Darcy, he was pressed 3 times by Bingley to answer Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:31 a.m.)
- But why is Darcy cranky? Kathi (4/12/2010 7:37 p.m.)
  - to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men Stephanie (4/12/2010 8:56 p.m.)
    - Bored, yet he danced a bit.l Akaruihi (4/14/2010 12:13 a.m.)
      - Hah -- doesn't take much courage/bravery   kathleen (elder) (4/14/2010 7:46 a.m.)
        
        Why is yes the only possible answer?   Akaruihi (4/14/2010 11:38 p.m.)
        
        If you go to church, then you should   kathleen (elder) (4/15/2010 7:18 a.m.)
        
        Socializing is the purpose...   Tina (4/15/2010 1:03 a.m.)
    - It's true, isn't it? Line (4/13/2010 9:34 a.m.)
    - Makes me think of the ball scene in Emma Elbč (4/13/2010 5:57 a.m.)
  - I don't believe Darcy was forced to attend Christopher (4/12/2010 8:08 p.m.)
    - I've always wondered... Andrea Gayle (4/13/2010 2:28 p.m.)
      - Darcy's manner LisaS (4/13/2010 2:51 p.m.)
- Had not been introduced... Karen 2L (4/12/2010 7:33 p.m.)
- Seems like a "two-fer" :-) kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 2:41 p.m.)
  - Who“s prejudiced? Who“s the victim of prejudice? Akaruihi (4/14/2010 5:02 a.m.)
  - And so you like this man's sisters too, do you? Stephanie (4/12/2010 2:58 p.m.)
    - Setting up the weakness Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 8:46 a.m.)
Darcy was continually giving offence Stephanie (4/12/2010 12:37 p.m.)
- if continual offence, why did Bingley take him there? Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:47 a.m.)
  - One to a customer Myretta (4/14/2010 10:50 a.m.)
  - What a contrast between him and his friend! Stephanie (4/14/2010 10:32 a.m.)
- Giving a second opinion to Bingley Karen G (4/13/2010 1:15 p.m.)
- Actually, it was "two dances each" Graciela (4/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
  - "I must have you dance." Stephanie (4/12/2010 3:02 p.m.)
    - Look at this post from the L&T board. Graciela (4/12/2010 11:01 p.m.)
  - That we know of! CarolTS (4/12/2010 2:50 p.m.)
Beg to differ with Connie's assertion... Benedicte (4/12/2010 12:03 p.m.)
- It was not possible influence on him Connie (4/12/2010 12:13 p.m.)
But I think the ladies like Darcy--- Akaruihi (4/12/2010 10:24 a.m.)
- They don't know him well enough to like him kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 10:59 a.m.)
- Elizabeth and Miss Lucas LIKE Darcy... Akaruihi (4/12/2010 10:56 a.m.)
  - Elizabeth is definitely not competing, kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 11:01 a.m.)
    - yes, thats why i said "until now" Akaruihi (4/12/2010 11:34 a.m.)
      - "Unil now..."   Cheryl (4/12/2010 11:57 a.m.)
        
        Ever think.....   greg (4/12/2010 12:05 p.m.)
        
        Ha! - that's a very amusing (& a cute) idea   kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 7:20 p.m.)
        
        Apparently any idea justifing Darcy   Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:05 a.m.)
        
        Certainly not all cute   kathleen (elder) (4/14/2010 9:46 a.m.)
        
        To justify or not to justify   Elizabeth K (4/14/2010 9:41 a.m.)
        
        Is that what your basic guy does?   nan duval (4/12/2010 6:11 p.m.)
        
        Kinda love at first slight Nan...nfm   greg (4/13/2010 1:05 p.m.)
        
        Re-examining Darcy's change of interest in Elizabeth   Karen G (4/13/2010 9:30 a.m.)
        
        a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing   Stephanie (4/13/2010 10:56 a.m.)
        
        Darcy Removed His Blinders   Lenora (4/13/2010 10:20 a.m.)
        
        I think it's simpler than that.   Connie (4/13/2010 4:25 p.m.)
        
        Goodness, that was quick!   Cheryl (4/12/2010 1:01 p.m.)
        
        But Why?   BarbaraB (4/12/2010 12:47 p.m.)
Indeed I do not dare Nina RG (4/12/2010 10:03 a.m.)
- Everyone admired him at first. Mandy N (4/12/2010 11:24 a.m.)
  - Darcy's Behavior Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 9:18 a.m.)
    - Objections Robbin (4/14/2010 2:15 a.m.)
      - Thanks for this! Karen G (4/15/2010 10:07 a.m.)
      - I never caught that before! Tina (4/15/2010 12:44 a.m.)
      - Hear, hear! nfm nan duval (4/14/2010 8:05 a.m.)
    - My guess nan duval (4/13/2010 1:25 p.m.)
    - Excellent Point BarbaraB (4/13/2010 11:08 a.m.)
      - What about Darcy?   Robbin (4/14/2010 2:22 a.m.)
        
        Absolutely he has to earn it back   BarbaraB (4/14/2010 11:56 a.m.)
        
        I agree   Karen G (4/14/2010 10:03 a.m.)
        
        Right   Robbin (4/15/2010 1:46 a.m.)
        
        Exactly.   Elizabeth K (4/14/2010 6:41 a.m.)
    - is not there a little mistake? Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:01 a.m.)
    - A Good Set-Up Example Lenora (4/13/2010 10:12 a.m.)
  - Another example of prejudice, ... Kathi (4/12/2010 7:41 p.m.)
    - yes LisaS (4/13/2010 12:21 p.m.)
      - I'm finding myself having a little more sympathy for Darcy   Karen G (4/13/2010 4:24 p.m.)
        
        (Altruism = good manners) vs. Darcy   Akaruihi (4/14/2010 11:35 p.m.)
        
        Yes   Elbč (4/16/2010 9:22 a.m.)
        
        Very well said! (:D) nfm   Robbin (4/16/2010 12:19 p.m.)
        
        In a different society   Nina RG (4/15/2010 7:26 a.m.)
        
        I Agree   Lenora (4/13/2010 4:40 p.m.)
        
        I don't think there's a problem with trusting first   Susan L (4/15/2010 12:04 a.m.)
        
        Good Statement nfm   BarbaraB (4/15/2010 11:30 a.m.)
        
        First impressions   Line (4/14/2010 10:31 a.m.)
It is very rude, very impolite, very ill-bred of kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 8:00 a.m.)
Petulance Elizabeth K (4/12/2010 5:02 a.m.)
- Maybe Darcy is avoiding THE Mrs. Bennets! Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:57 a.m.)
- Indeed, he is Angela C (4/12/2010 8:43 a.m.)
partially agree Addy (4/12/2010 4:44 a.m.)
- Darcy is Haughty Robbin (4/12/2010 6:22 a.m.)
  - Darcy's crowd Elbč (4/12/2010 10:37 a.m.)
    - Behavior BarbaraB (4/12/2010 12:12 p.m.)
      - Not excusing him   Elbč (4/12/2010 4:53 p.m.)
        
        Darcys Crowd Offended Too   Robbin (4/13/2010 10:24 a.m.)
        
        I took it to be a general statement too   LisaS (4/13/2010 1:19 p.m.)
        
        Thanks!   Robbin (4/13/2010 6:53 p.m.)
        
        That's how I read it, too. (NFM)   Nina RG (4/13/2010 3:05 p.m.)
        
        I agree   Line (4/13/2010 1:22 p.m.)
        
        Giving offense   Cheryl (4/13/2010 10:48 a.m.)
        
        I've always read it that way, as well   kathleen (elder) (4/13/2010 11:13 a.m.)
        
        Past or Present   Robbin (4/13/2010 6:46 p.m.)
        
        I agree   Silvia A (4/14/2010 5:59 p.m.)
        
        Oh, Okay   BarbaraB (4/12/2010 7:00 p.m.)
    - Perhaps... Elizabeth K (4/12/2010 11:22 a.m.)
      - Do we know their respective ages at this point? CarolTS (4/12/2010 12:22 p.m.)
      - We still have the system here Elbč (4/12/2010 11:31 a.m.)
Definitely Agree BarbaraB (4/12/2010 2:03 a.m.)
- Darcy's insults meant to be overheard? Elbč (4/12/2010 10:30 a.m.)
  - Charlotte's overhearings were about Mr Bingley's comments Lou C (4/14/2010 9:55 a.m.)
  - Probably! and playing hard to get.. Akaruihi (4/14/2010 5:26 a.m.)
    - He didn't give Elizabeth much thought Elbč (4/16/2010 9:29 a.m.)
  - But since Elizabeth had told the story Kathleen Glancy (4/12/2010 1:11 p.m.)
    - Ah- forgot about that! - nfm Elbč (4/12/2010 5:08 p.m.)
  - Intention or indifference? Cheryl (4/12/2010 10:50 a.m.)
    - I also asked myself this question Connie (4/12/2010 10:55 a.m.)
      - I think its more to Bingley: Elbč (4/12/2010 11:22 a.m.)
- Agree maud l (4/12/2010 3:38 a.m.)
  - And IMO very much caught up with the concept of class and AnnetteJ (4/12/2010 8:35 a.m.)
Or how about those LisaS (4/12/2010 1:51 a.m.)

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