mr darcy character analysis -pride and prejudice

what is mr darcy’s first description

“fine, tall person, handsome features”

money is important to soceity “within five minuets of his having ten thousand a year”

How is Darcy's personality described

“ He was discovered to be proud to be above his company and above being pleased”

“ Almost foreboding disagreeable countenance”

What is Darcy's comment about Elizabeth

“ She is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me”

to bingley “ You are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room”

How does Mrs Bennett describe Mr Darcy

“ He is a most disagreeable horrid man not at all worth pleasing”

how does Darcy's remark about dancing reflect class and prejudice

“ And it has the advantage also being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world every savage can dance”

-Darcy’s remark about “less polished societies” reflects the rigid class system of the time. He looks down on people who don’t conform to his idea of gentility, which is tied to wealth, breeding, and education.

-Ironically, Darcy’s words display his own prejudice, even though he later criticizes Elizabeth’s “prejudice” against him. His quick judgment of other cultures or social behaviors reveals the narrow mindset he must overcome.

How does Mister Darcy show that he has some beginning feelings for Elizabeth

“ They're extreme surprised was not unwilling to receive it”

How does Mister Darcy describe Elizabeth would suggest he has feelings for her

“ A pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman in can bestow”

How does doll see again show that he has feelings for Elizabeth

“ They were brightened by the exercise” (her eyes)

How does Elizabeth show she's not afraid to speak her mind

“ I'm no longer surprised that you're knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now that you're knowing any”

How does Dorothy show feelings for Elizabeth rather than miss bingley

He ignores Miss Bingley when she tries to walk in front of him but looks up when Elizabeth joins her

How does Darcy show arrogance and confidence at Netherfield with Elizabeth

“ Yes vanity is a weakness indeed but pride where there is a real superiority of mind pride will always be under good regulation”

-Darcy defends his pride by tying it to a "real superiority of mind" — which reflects his confidence in his intelligence, principles, and status.

-This line shows his self-assurance, and possibly, arrogance, as he implies he possesses this mental superiority and therefore is entitled to some pride.

How does Mister Darcy present his opinion as respected and important

“ My good opinion once lost is lost forever”

How does Darcy suggest that there is a different character underneath his proud exterior

“ And yours is willfully to misunderstand them”

how is Darcy presented as proud and mean by wickham

“ The living became vacant to his exactly as I was of an age to hold it and that it was given to another man”

- Wickham presents Darcy as a jealous and unkind man which sets up Elizabeth's opinions more negatively against him

How does Miss Bingley try to present Darcy as a good person

“ Mr Darcy is not in the least ablim that he cannot bear to hear George Wickham mentioned”

-intended to annoy lizzy but also reveals truth of wickham