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A case against Darcy Written by Jeanine (1/19/2004 2:34 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Elizabeth's pride, penned by Julianne E.

]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."

I always felt that Elizabeth was aware of Darcy from the beginning - that there was a "chemistry" between the two, though neither was fully aware at first and both tried to fight it as it developed. Elizabeth went out of her way to find a case to dislike Darcy almost at all costs - she knew where he was and most of the time what his expressions were. She cared enough about his opinion of her to be embarrassed for her family.

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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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