Pride and Prejudice | Volume One, Chapters 4-8 Summary and Analysis
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Mr. and Mrs. Hurst: Bingley’s “stuck-up” sister and his lazy brother-in-law
Caroline Bingley: Bingley’s selfish sister, who has aspirations of becoming Mrs. Darcy
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips: Mrs. Bennet’s sister and brother-in-law. They own a home in Meryton which Lydia and Kitty love to visit because of the nearby officers’ quarters
Summary
Chapter 4 describes the previous ball, and we are presented with the different reactions of Jane and Elizabeth. Then, in contrast, we learn the reactions of Darcy and Bingley. Elizabeth reproaches Jane for...
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