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Darcy's self-judgement Written by Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:24 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mitigating his behavior, penned by Kathi

But again, I don't see how overstating the way he expressed his opinion helps his case,

I think Darcy is overstating his case not necessarily because he thinks it will benefit him, but simply because he is upset. The impression I get is that he's stung by being refused, and so he is puffed up with his own importance and is determined to see himself as right. Elizabeth can't reconcile her feelings with what Darcy has written at this time, and likewise Darcy can't truly appreciate what Elizabeth said to him the night before. To me, the letter almost smacks of, "who is he trying to convince?"

How upset is he?

Darcy himself describes how he felt while writing, but that statement comes later in the book.

According to his own account, Darcy expressed that judgement strongly.

Again, I think you are taking Darcy at face value, but I believe there is reason to doubt that Darcy can describe himself and his actions/motivations with clarity and without some prejudice.

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I had often seen him in love before B. MIchelle (2/1/2004 11:04 a.m.)

The depth of Bingley's love Line (2/1/2004 12:01 p.m.)
- Mr Darcys meddling Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 12:20 p.m.)
  - He claims to abhor disguise, but he used it kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:34 p.m.)
    - Situations Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - Convincing Bingley   Kira (2/2/2004 2:58 p.m.)
        
        Omission vs. Commission -   Chandra S (2/2/2004 4:09 p.m.)
        
        But Darcy says he concealed the information   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:19 p.m.)
        
        The missing letters   Jo Y (2/2/2004 8:51 p.m.)
        
        I think Caroline was lying   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 9:11 p.m.)
        
        How do you know?   Margaret Ellen (2/2/2004 11:20 p.m.)
        
        Is this the reference?   LaurieC (2/3/2004 12:45 a.m.)
        
        Ah but...   Tori Marie (2/3/2004 3:49 a.m.)
        
        Well, I won't say Caroline is always truthful   kathleen (elder) (2/3/2004 5:25 a.m.)
        
        LOL, true...   LaurieC (2/3/2004 9:42 a.m.)
    - You're right! Margaret Ellen (2/1/2004 3:55 p.m.)
    - He admits that he is dissatisfied with himself Chandra S (2/1/2004 11:12 p.m.)
      - I agree Ramya (2/2/2004 3:24 a.m.)
        
        Not fully reconciled. Kristi (2/2/2004 7:49 p.m.)
I mostly think it was none of Darcy's business :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:06 p.m.)
- I wonder... Tori Marie (2/1/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - I can put it this way:- Nasima (2/1/2004 1:58 p.m.)
    - Aren't you missing a "1" ? kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - ONE POINT for you.... Nasima (2/1/2004 2:20 p.m.)
    - Why eliminate the pride? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:57 p.m.)
  - I like your mathematics :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:06 p.m.)
- I think its part JulieW (2/1/2004 2:25 p.m.)
- Arrogance, Anna M (2/1/2004 6:24 p.m.)
  - Very possible Ramya (2/1/2004 10:18 p.m.)
MHO Nasima (2/1/2004 1:25 p.m.)
- Frank with Elizabeth, but dishonest with Bingley kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:16 p.m.)
  - Dishonest with himself, but why? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:41 p.m.)
Darcy's changing ideas John W (2/1/2004 3:37 p.m.)
Often in love before. Kristi (2/1/2004 6:46 p.m.)
- I can fault him Kathi (2/1/2004 7:50 p.m.)
I wonder how the conversation went? Karen Marija (2/1/2004 9:13 p.m.)
- Darcy's description in the letter Kathi (2/1/2004 10:12 p.m.)
  - But I don't think Darcy's descriptions are without prejudice Karen Marija (2/2/2004 11:05 a.m.)
    - Elizabeth's imagination B. Michelle (2/2/2004 11:13 a.m.)
      - An interesting idea...   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:29 p.m.)
        
        Elizabeth's imagination   Line (2/2/2004 8:59 p.m.)
        
        Mrs Bennet!   Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:21 p.m.)
    - Mitigating his behavior Kathi (2/2/2004 11:36 a.m.)
      - Darcy's self-judgement   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:24 p.m.)
        
        Giving Lizzy pain   Kathi (2/2/2004 7:46 p.m.)
        
        beliefs   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 6:18 a.m.)
        
        Chapter 35   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 6:32 a.m.)
        
        thanks   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 7:20 a.m.)
        
        Your´re welcome   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 7:25 a.m.)
        
        My point   Kathi (2/3/2004 9:59 a.m.)
        
        relevent comparisons   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 1:22 p.m.)
        
        Bingley's feelings   Kathi (2/4/2004 12:38 a.m.)
      - Night letter/Morning letter Chandra S (2/2/2004 1:28 p.m.)
      - Timing of the letter: kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:29 p.m.)
On being in love before and Mr. Darcy's interference Elizabeth S. (2/2/2004 3:51 p.m.)
- But if Darcy thought it was ephemeral, ... kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:13 p.m.)
  - Darcy's interference Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:08 p.m.)
    - Impartial conviction? Kathi (2/3/2004 3:19 a.m.)

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