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Feelings Written by Jeanine (1/20/2004 1:53 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, fighting feelings, penned by Kathi

]What evidence do you have that Lizzy is fighting her feelings for Darcy or being dishonest with herself at this point in the book? She seems to me to be pretty comfortable with her feelings -- she doesn't like Darcy, and she considers that she has good reason not to like him.

Maybe fighting their feelings is the wrong word - maybe I should say ignoring an awareness they have of each other. I agree that Lizzy has decided to dislike Mr. Darcy. She goes to great lengths to build a huge dislike of him. A little overboard in fact - grabbing onto Wickums story and not using the common sense and intelligence that for the most part she normally has. Love and hate is sometimes referred as mirror feelings - whether you love someone or hate someone that emotion creates a tie. You have to spend thought and energy to cultivate it and keep it growing.

JA was so into subtle irony - she shows us that she does understand this instant awareness in Bingley and Jane - and offers them as a comparison to gauge the lengths that Darcy and Lizzy go in their own game going the opposite path.

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Her curiosity Nasima (1/19/2004 4:56 a.m.)

Happenstance and noticing Elizabeth's qualities kathleen (elder) (1/19/2004 7:56 a.m.)
- Elizabeth's pride Julianne E. (1/19/2004 10:02 a.m.)
  - Never less afraid Kathi (1/20/2004 6:42 p.m.)
  - Elizabeth is joking about her dislike for Darcy here, IMO. nfm Mary-L (1/20/2004 12:01 a.m.)
  - A case against Darcy Jeanine (1/19/2004 2:34 p.m.)
    - At all costs? Kathi (1/20/2004 6:37 p.m.)
      - I agree...in addition Ramya (1/21/2004 12:22 a.m.)
      - Re: costs   Jeanine (1/20/2004 8:23 p.m.)
        
        Lizzy's uniqueness   Kathi (1/21/2004 12:15 a.m.)
        
        Lizzy is unique   Nasima (1/21/2004 3:31 a.m.)
        
        At this point in the novel   kathleen (elder) (1/21/2004 7:26 a.m.)
        
        Uniqueness   Kathi (1/21/2004 5:45 a.m.)
        
        Of course he is shy   Nasima (1/21/2004 3:58 p.m.)
        
        "Shy" means fearful of strangers; no way D is shy! nfm   Mary-L (1/21/2004 11:51 p.m.)
        
        Another explanation   Kathi (1/21/2004 6:11 p.m.)
        
        Yes she is...   Jeanine (1/21/2004 12:56 a.m.)
    - Elizabeth's motives Julianne E. (1/19/2004 3:59 p.m.)
      - Elizabeth only thinks of Darcy...   Mary-L (1/20/2004 12:09 a.m.)
        
        ...more than we know about   Julianne E. (1/20/2004 6:31 a.m.)
        
        Elizabeth's interest   Ramya (1/20/2004 11:34 a.m.)
        
        Darcy intrigues Elizabeth, I agree   kathleen (elder) (1/20/2004 8:21 a.m.)
        
        Seeking proof   Ramya (1/20/2004 9:20 p.m.)
        
        Agree With You and Ramya   BarbaraB (1/20/2004 5:40 p.m.)
      - yes   Diane Margaret (1/19/2004 6:34 p.m.)
        
        Strike first - love later   Jeanine (1/19/2004 9:08 p.m.)
        
        fighting feelings   Kathi (1/20/2004 12:59 a.m.)
        
        Feelings   Jeanine (1/20/2004 1:53 a.m.)
        
        Ignoring what awareness?   Kathi (1/20/2004 6:09 a.m.)
        
        I agree....   Jeanine (1/20/2004 2:31 p.m.)
        
        I agree Jeanine   Julianne E. (1/20/2004 9:16 p.m.)
        
        I feel   Ramya (1/21/2004 12:20 a.m.)
        
        Lizzy   Julianne E. (1/21/2004 6:42 a.m.)
        
        Still learning new stuff   Julianne E. (1/19/2004 9:12 p.m.)
  - Darcy's prejudice Mandy N (1/19/2004 11:22 a.m.)
gossip Diane Margaret (1/19/2004 6:58 a.m.)

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