Untitled Flashcards Set

Netherfield ball

An event that was extremely agreeable to all the females of the family.

Young man of large fortune

The individual who took Netherfield.

Pitiful state

The condition Miss Bennets would have been in if there had been no Netherfield ball.

Heir to the whole estate

A claim made by one of the characters, indicating wealth and inheritance.

Pride

A theme where a character admits to having good principles but succumbing to pride.

Mortified pride

The feeling experienced by a character when their pride is hurt by another.

Tolerable but not handsome

A remark made by Mr. Darcy about a character he finds insufficiently attractive.

Universal truth about marriage

A statement that a single man with fortune must be in want of a wife.

Lady's imagination

Describes how quickly a woman can move from admiration to love to matrimony.

Chance in marriage

The belief that happiness in marriage is largely a matter of luck.

Marry without affection

A stance against marrying if there are no loving feelings involved.

Bewitched body and soul

A declaration of deep love and infatuation.

Unchanged affections

An expression of unwavering feelings towards someone.

Happiest creature

A character's expression of profound happiness.

Delight in vexing me

A statement reflecting familial annoyance or teasing.

My sister

A declaration of family ties.