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Slightly different opinion Written by Jesi (5/1/2007 10:33 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Why is Mr. Darcy mortified?, penned by Marilynn

I have a slightly different take on this than others in the thread. I agree that the "mortification" is due to his having been wrong in his first opinion, but I think that the use of the word "mortifying" is a slight satire. It seems to me to be too strong a word for the situation, and I think that it's JA's way of slightly poking fun at Darcy for his high opinion of his own judgement.

And, I don't necessarily think Darcy feels mortified that he spoke wrongly of Elizabeth to others, as much as he is mortified at being wrong, period.

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Why is Mr. Darcy mortified? Marilynn (5/1/2007 10:05 a.m.)

My goodness... Marilynn (5/2/2007 11:59 a.m.)
Slightly different opinion Jesi (5/1/2007 10:33 p.m.)
- "Mortify" is also the word Lizzy uses in Ch. 5 Adrian (5/2/2007 1:22 p.m.)
As others in this thread.... Maria Liourdi (5/1/2007 6:22 p.m.)
- Is Darcy sadistic? How? That is a strong word. nfm ;D Robbin (5/1/2007 9:26 p.m.)
  - OK. you are right... Maria Liourdi (5/2/2007 8:34 a.m.)
    - Of course it was not a waste of time to read your message! Robbin (5/2/2007 8:44 a.m.)
I suspect nan duval (5/1/2007 3:06 p.m.)
- And not only to be wrong, but... Line (5/1/2007 6:42 p.m.)
More subtle, I think. Mandy N (5/1/2007 11:48 a.m.)
- I think...(IMO) Fernanda (5/1/2007 1:08 p.m.)
  - Then I wonder... Mandy N (5/2/2007 12:48 a.m.)
Darcy is shocked to find he was wrong… Robbin (5/1/2007 11:29 a.m.)
- I agree -- Kara M (5/1/2007 4:33 p.m.)
  - Good point… Robbin (5/1/2007 5:36 p.m.)
    - Darcy may have a "what's done is done" philosophy. nfm Adrian (5/1/2007 5:48 p.m.)
      - Yes, that is also a good point! :D nfm Robbin (5/1/2007 6:01 p.m.)
- This sets up an interesting comparison... Adrian (5/1/2007 1:38 p.m.)
  - Great Point Kara M (5/1/2007 4:28 p.m.)
- Perhaps it is because... Jenna R. (5/1/2007 12:59 p.m.)
- I think his mortification is complicated... Arnie Perlstein (5/1/2007 12:37 p.m.)
  - In defence of Darcy jeremy (5/2/2007 6:51 a.m.)
    - I read "publicly" to mean... Line (5/2/2007 6:46 p.m.)
  - Darcy is unrepentant in Chapter 6 Robbin (5/2/2007 1:01 a.m.)
    - What has Darcy done as yet to merit an appology? jeremy (5/2/2007 6:44 a.m.)
      - Actually...   Robbin (5/2/2007 9:13 a.m.)
        
        D lost self control - he likes E against will & reason *nfm*   Margaret S (5/2/2007 1:44 p.m.)
        
        What symptoms of lost control is there in Chapter 6?   Robbin (5/2/2007 8:50 p.m.)
        
        To this discovery succeeded some others equally mortifying   Margaret S (5/3/2007 10:25 p.m.)
        
        Darcy is smug not worried…   Robbin (5/3/2007 11:34 p.m.)
        
        Same point can be used against the "he was wrong" take   Margaret S (5/4/2007 7:58 a.m.)
        
        Time to agree to disagree (nfm)   Linda (5/4/2007 8:34 a.m.)
      - Thanks for the definition! *nfm* Margaret S (5/2/2007 7:49 a.m.)
      - Apology required....   Karen 2L (5/2/2007 7:34 a.m.)
        
        Still in defence of Darcy   jeremy (5/2/2007 8:34 a.m.)
        
        Not acquited.   Mandy N (5/2/2007 11:11 a.m.)
        
        Still Defending Darcy   jeremy (5/3/2007 5:54 a.m.)
        
        Intention follows the bullet   Kathi (5/3/2007 6:50 a.m.)
        
        Legal Analogy   Tiffany Lynn (5/3/2007 10:13 a.m.)
I think Darcy is mortified.. Lisa M. (5/1/2007 10:45 a.m.)
- I'm in full agreement (nfm) Donna h (5/1/2007 4:29 p.m.)
- This is what I think too... Eaffie (5/1/2007 1:40 p.m.)
- Mortified Michaela (5/1/2007 10:51 a.m.)
I am sorry, this is in Ch. 6, nfm Marilynn (5/1/2007 10:19 a.m.)

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