Pride and Prejudice Questions on Chapter 43
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Why was Elizabeth's visit to Derbyshire in Pride and Prejudice important?
Elizabeth's visit to Derbyshire is crucial as it reshapes her perception of Mr. Darcy. At Pemberley, she hears positive accounts of Darcy from his servant, which contradict her previous impressions....
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How does Austen use suspense in chapters 39–50 to foreshadow the characters' relationships in Pride and Prejudice?
The suspense builds as we wait for letters from the Gardiners to learn whether or not Lydia has been ruined, and we wonder what will happen with Elizabeth's relationship with Darcy. Chapter 50...
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How does Darcy's housekeeper's claim of never receiving a cross word from him affect Elizabeth?
When Darcy's housekeeper claims she has never received a cross word from him, Elizabeth is astonished and begins to reconsider her judgment of Darcy. This revelation contradicts her belief that he is...
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In Pride and Prejudice, how does Darcy behave when first meeting the Gardiners?
When Darcy first meets the Gardiners, he is initially surprised to learn they are Elizabeth's working-class relatives from Cheapside. However, he quickly recovers and behaves with great politeness...