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Darcy may be reserved, but not shy. Written by Adrian (5/10/2010 11:19 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Maybe shyness is a family trait, penned by Anne-Marie

It was owing to him, to his reserve and want of proper consideration, that Wickham's character had been so misunderstood... (Ch. 52)

Darcy was certainly not shy about putting Caroline in her place when she tried running Lizzy down in front of Georgiana by recalling his "as soon call her mother a wit" comment. He was not shy about setting off to scour London for Wickham and Lydia or in arranging to help anonymously.

"But our visitor was very obstinate. I fancy, Lizzy, that obstinacy is the real defect of his character after all. ... Nothing was to be done that he did not do himself....

"They battled it together for a long time, which was more than either the gentleman or lady concerned in it deserved. But at last your uncle was forced to yield...." (Ch. 52)

I know many people like the "shy Darcy" theory, but I do not see it.

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Tea with Georgiana Cheryl (5/9/2010 11:08 p.m.)

It is a fortunate thing Kathleen Glancy (5/10/2010 12:32 p.m.)
She who mustn't have her share in the conversation Tom P2 (5/10/2010 6:39 a.m.)
- Maybe shyness is a family trait Anne-Marie (5/10/2010 9:12 a.m.)
  - Darcy may be reserved, but not shy. Adrian (5/10/2010 11:19 a.m.)
    - I Agree, Adrian BarbaraB (5/10/2010 6:36 p.m.)
      - There is a difference   Frances G (5/11/2010 12:36 a.m.)
        
        And that leaves ...   gianni (5/11/2010 9:38 p.m.)
        
        Since that does not seem to describe...   Kathi (5/11/2010 10:10 p.m.)
        
        Since I can't say it any better, ...   gianni (5/12/2010 8:53 p.m.)
        
        Darcy's sudden acquisition of skills   Kathi (5/15/2010 3:09 a.m.)
        
        Sudden?   gianni (5/17/2010 1:54 p.m.)
        
        In fairness, Lizzy was also barely articulate...   Adrian (5/17/2010 8:32 p.m.)
        
        Lizzy, however, ...   gianni (5/18/2010 1:31 a.m.)
        
        Difference in Knowing and Doing   Lenora (5/16/2010 11:16 a.m.)
        
        Yes, exactly   Kathi (5/16/2010 7:47 p.m.)
        
        Well said, Adrian, BarbaraB, and FrancesG; I agree! (nfm)   Cathy Allen (5/11/2010 5:30 p.m.)
  - Painfully Shy Lenora (5/10/2010 11:06 a.m.)
    - Aren't you assuming, in drawing this... Kathi (5/10/2010 11:21 a.m.)
      - Explanation Lenora (5/10/2010 12:36 p.m.)
        
        The shyness of their other relatives nan duval (5/10/2010 5:44 p.m.)
  - Shyness Aaron (5/10/2010 11:01 a.m.)
  - ...or maybe it isn't! ;-) Line (5/10/2010 9:20 a.m.)
    - behavior and shyness Aaron (5/10/2010 2:16 p.m.)
      - Explanations for behavior Kathi (5/11/2010 5:19 a.m.)
      - I would say 'introverted' is a better term nfm   Stephanie (5/10/2010 2:48 p.m.)
        
        I agree - introversion is a trait of the immediate family   Karen G (5/12/2010 1:06 p.m.)
        
        Are you much acquainted with Mr. Darcy?   Stephanie (5/12/2010 2:21 p.m.)
        
        I agree...   Line (5/12/2010 4:07 p.m.)
    - I agree Nina RG (5/10/2010 11:30 a.m.)
That awkward little party Anne-Marie (5/10/2010 1:06 a.m.)
- Caroline's behavior Aaron (5/10/2010 11:16 a.m.)

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