P&P 13: CH 13-15

"Elizabeth had now but little time for conversation with her sister; for while he [Mr. Bingley] was present, Jane had no attention to bestow on anyone else" (266).

It seems that Jane has learned her lesson. She has been giving Bingley the affection she failed to display previously. It is also evident that her undivided attention directed toward Bingley is solely because of her strong feelings for him. After finding out Bingley left her, Jane was devasted and was ultimately in a state of depression. While she attempted to cover up these emotions with optimism, it was clear just how much Jane cared for Bingley. I think through that experience, she discovered how much she really cared for Bingley.Initially she was simply happy to be in Bingley's presence, but now that their flame has rekindled, she is happier: "the satisfaction of Miss Bennet's mind gave a glow of such sweet animation to her face, as made her look handsomer than ever" (265). In the end, Darcy also helped Jane to realize just how much she loves Bingley. Because she has a new found knowledge of her overwhelming regard for Bingley, it is much easier for her to express it.

Elizabeth: "'The arguments with which you [Lady Catherine] have supported this extraordinary application, have been as frivolous as the application was ill-judged. You have widely mistaken my character" (273).

This quote specifically ties into the major theme of this book: pride & prejudice. Lady Catherine somewhat shares the same fallacy Elizabeth possessed in the commencement of the novel. The concept of pride made Elizabeth prejudice and makes Lady Catherine prejudice. In Lady Catherine's case, she allows her hierarchy status to misjudge other people's characters - like she does Elizabeth. Becasue Lady Catherine is so stuck on this imprudent idea of her prosperous nephew marrying with someone less fortunate like Elizabeth, she fails to see Elizabeth for who she truly is. She doesn't believe Darcy would "'forget what he owes to himself and to all his family'" (270). Because she doubts the possibility of her nephew bringing shame to him and his family's name, Lady Catherine insinuates that Elizabeth allured him.