Elizabeth Quotations Ch1 - Ch14

"I could easily forgive his pride if he had not mortified mine"

Proud – like Darcy

‘mortified’ creates an image of humiliation and destruction, showing that she has made an enemy out of Darcy already

“Uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes”

Intelligent and physically attractive

“occupied in observing Mr Bingley’s attentions to her sister”

observant

caring

“more quickness than her sisters”

more intelligent and sensible than siblings

"She had a lively, playful disposition and delighted in anything ridiculous"

witty

humorous

 

"He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world"

Cynical

Quick to judge and make decisions / conclusions about others

Sceptical and judging of Darcy’s superior mindset (that he has because he is upper class)

“the distance is nothing when one has motive”

Unconventional

Rebellious

Diverging from the ideal of a future wife

Determined

“jumping … springing over puddles”

Athletic

Rebellious 

Diverging from the ideal of a future wife

wild

“not half so handsome as Jane, nor half so good humoured as Lydia”

Mrs Bennet thinks that Lizzy is no better than her sisters

 

“Elizabeth, feeling really anxious, was determined to go”

 

Caring for her ill sister

Determined and strong-willed – will go by whatever means possible (i.e. walking)

 

“Elizabeth who had not the least inclination to remain with them,”

Independent

She does not feel like she needs to be a part of every social gathering, unlike other women in society

Strong willed – stays true to her own inclinations

“The picturesque would be spoilt by admitting a fourth”

‘picturesque’ shows that she is observing from afar

Playful and witty tone – mocking society

‘spoilt’ – critical

Detached – in order to mock and observe