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Elizabeth's pride Written by Julianne E. (1/19/2004 10:02 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Happenstance and noticing Elizabeth's qualities, penned by kathleen (elder)

]Elizabeth wants information about Darcy that might confirm her prejudice against him. While she does not yet know Wickham, she does know Darcy and she does not like him. I see absolutely no evidence in the text that she has any positive feelings for Darcy at all.

This makes me think of a topic I wanted to bring up. I think Elizabeth is actually afraid of liking Darcy at this point. At the Netherfield ball, Charlotte tries to tell Elizabeth to be nicer to Darcy, adding, "I dare say you will find him very agreeable." Elizabeth answers, "Heaven forbid! -- That would be the greatest misfortune of all! -- To find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate! -- Do not wish me such an evil."

Her pride seems to make her stick to her original opinion of Darcy rather than admit that he may have some redeemable qualities.

I hope this isn't switching gears too much; if I should start a new thread, let me know.

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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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