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Another explanation Written by Kathi (1/21/2004 6:11 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Of course he is shy, penned by Nasima

] Yes it is clear ,from the first 20 chapters that Darcy behaves like shy people among strangers

He also behaves like a reserved person who finds himself in a group of people he considers beneath him.

] ,silent and refuses to dance with women he doesn't know before. and finds excuses for his behaviors like the women are not pretty enough to tempt him or sit alone meditating on the fine eyes of a woman ...He doesn't have the courage that Bingley has.

It could also be that he is a man who looks at a room full of people, decides that the women are neither attractive or fashionable (which, in fact, the narrator tells us he has decided, so this is a fact, not an excuse), decides without having met the people that they are unintersting (which, again the narrator tells us), and therefore decides not to dance or interact with them.

It is not at all clear that he is shy.

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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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