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I don't believe Darcy was forced to attend Written by Christopher (4/12/2010 8:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, But why is Darcy cranky?, penned by Kathi

the assembly, though he does seem excessively cranky. If he did not intend to participate as a gentleman would be expected, he should not have gone to the assembly.

I see a couple of possibilities. Perhaps he attended in a passive-aggressive mode. He didn't really want to go, but felt obligated as Bingley's guest at Netherfield, and proceeded to be a grump while there.

Alternatively, he may have chosen to attend because he enjoyed the company of Bingley and his sisters and felt that "it wouldn't be so bad" to attend. Perhaps the ball turned out to be "worse" than he expected and it put him into a foul mood.

In either case, he went beyond the bounds of being a gentleman. Badly done, Darcy!

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

Or how about those LisaS (4/12/2010 1:51 a.m.)
Definitely Agree BarbaraB (4/12/2010 2:03 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.)
- Darcy's insults meant to be overheard? Elbè (4/12/2010 10:30 a.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: Elbè (4/12/2010 11:22 a.m.)
  - But since Elizabeth had told the story Kathleen Glancy (4/12/2010 1:11 p.m.)
    - Ah- forgot about that! - nfm Elbè (4/12/2010 5:08 p.m.)
  - Probably! and playing hard to get.. Akaruihi (4/14/2010 5:26 a.m.)
    - He didn't give Elizabeth much thought Elbè (4/16/2010 9:29 a.m.)
  - Charlotte's overhearings were about Mr Bingley's comments Lou C (4/14/2010 9:55 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 Elbè (4/12/2010 10:37 a.m.)
    - Perhaps... Elizabeth K (4/12/2010 11:22 a.m.)
      - We still have the system here Elbè (4/12/2010 11:31 a.m.)
      - Do we know their respective ages at this point? CarolTS (4/12/2010 12:22 p.m.)
    - Behavior BarbaraB (4/12/2010 12:12 p.m.)
      - Not excusing him   Elbè (4/12/2010 4:53 p.m.)
        
        Oh, Okay   BarbaraB (4/12/2010 7:00 p.m.)
        
        Darcy’s Crowd Offended Too   Robbin (4/13/2010 10:24 a.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.)
        
        I took it to be a general statement too   LisaS (4/13/2010 1:19 p.m.)
        
        I agree   Line (4/13/2010 1:22 p.m.)
        
        That's how I read it, too. (NFM)   Nina RG (4/13/2010 3:05 p.m.)
        
        Thanks!   Robbin (4/13/2010 6:53 p.m.)
Petulance Elizabeth K (4/12/2010 5:02 a.m.)
- Indeed, he is Angela C (4/12/2010 8:43 a.m.)
- Maybe Darcy is avoiding THE Mrs. Bennets! Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:57 a.m.)
It is very rude, very impolite, very ill-bred of kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 8:00 a.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.)
  - 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.)
        
        I Agree   Lenora (4/13/2010 4:40 p.m.)
        
        First impressions   Line (4/14/2010 10:31 a.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.)
        
        (Altruism = good manners) vs. Darcy   Akaruihi (4/14/2010 11:35 p.m.)
        
        In a different society   Nina RG (4/15/2010 7:26 a.m.)
        
        Yes   Elbè (4/16/2010 9:22 a.m.)
        
        Very well said! (:D) nfm   Robbin (4/16/2010 12:19 p.m.)
  - Darcy's Behavior Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 9:18 a.m.)
    - A Good Set-Up Example Lenora (4/13/2010 10:12 a.m.)
    - is not there a little mistake? Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:01 a.m.)
    - Excellent Point BarbaraB (4/13/2010 11:08 a.m.)
      - What about Darcy?   Robbin (4/14/2010 2:22 a.m.)
        
        Exactly.   Elizabeth K (4/14/2010 6:41 a.m.)
        
        I agree   Karen G (4/14/2010 10:03 a.m.)
        
        Right   Robbin (4/15/2010 1:46 a.m.)
        
        Absolutely he has to earn it back   BarbaraB (4/14/2010 11:56 a.m.)
    - My guess nan duval (4/13/2010 1:25 p.m.)
    - Objections Robbin (4/14/2010 2:15 a.m.)
      - Hear, hear! nfm nan duval (4/14/2010 8:05 a.m.)
      - I never caught that before! Tina (4/15/2010 12:44 a.m.)
      - Thanks for this! Karen G (4/15/2010 10:07 a.m.)
But I think the ladies like Darcy--- Akaruihi (4/12/2010 10:24 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.)
        
        But Why?   BarbaraB (4/12/2010 12:47 p.m.)
        
        Goodness, that was quick!   Cheryl (4/12/2010 1:01 p.m.)
        
        Is that what your basic guy does?   nan duval (4/12/2010 6:11 p.m.)
        
        Re-examining Darcy's change of interest in Elizabeth   Karen G (4/13/2010 9:30 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.)
        
        a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing   Stephanie (4/13/2010 10:56 a.m.)
        
        Kinda love at first slight Nan...nfm   greg (4/13/2010 1:05 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.)
        
        To justify or not to justify   Elizabeth K (4/14/2010 9:41 a.m.)
        
        Certainly not all cute   kathleen (elder) (4/14/2010 9:46 a.m.)
- They don't know him well enough to like him kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 10:59 a.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.)
Darcy was continually giving offence Stephanie (4/12/2010 12:37 p.m.)
- Actually, it was "two dances each" Graciela (4/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
  - That we know of! CarolTS (4/12/2010 2:50 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.)
- Giving a second opinion to Bingley Karen G (4/13/2010 1:15 p.m.)
- if continual offence, why did Bingley take him there? Akaruihi (4/14/2010 9:47 a.m.)
  - What a contrast between him and his friend! Stephanie (4/14/2010 10:32 a.m.)
  - One to a customer Myretta (4/14/2010 10:50 a.m.)
Darcy and the Crankiness Factor Lenora (4/12/2010 1:52 p.m.)
- Seems like a "two-fer" :-) kathleen (elder) (4/12/2010 2:41 p.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.)
  - Who´s prejudiced? Who´s the victim of prejudice? Akaruihi (4/14/2010 5:02 a.m.)
- Had not been introduced... Karen 2L (4/12/2010 7:33 p.m.)
- But why is Darcy cranky? Kathi (4/12/2010 7:37 p.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.)
  - to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men Stephanie (4/12/2010 8:56 p.m.)
    - Makes me think of the ball scene in Emma Elbè (4/13/2010 5:57 a.m.)
    - It's true, isn't it? Line (4/13/2010 9:34 a.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.)
        
        Socializing is the purpose...   Tina (4/15/2010 1:03 a.m.)
        
        If you go to church, then you should   kathleen (elder) (4/15/2010 7:18 a.m.)
- Darcy -."I am in no humour AT PRESENT" Akaruihi (4/13/2010 4:46 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.)
  - Doesn't matter about 'at present' BarbaraB (4/13/2010 11:33 a.m.)
- All this use of the word "cranky"... Cheryl (4/13/2010 10:55 a.m.)
  - nothing to do but [] go to sleep. nfm Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:03 a.m.)
  - Oh, Cheryl.... Elizabeth K (4/13/2010 11:38 a.m.)
  - LOL! :-D Nina RG (4/13/2010 12:41 p.m.)
A couple of years ago, nan duval (4/12/2010 5:50 p.m.)
Goaded by Miss Bingley to go to the ball? Benedicte (4/14/2010 1:55 p.m.)
- But none of that excuses the insult kathleen (elder) (4/14/2010 2:26 p.m.)
- His character was decided. Stephanie (4/14/2010 3:02 p.m.)

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