Feelings in play
Is Elizabeth Happy or angry with Mr. Darcy in the text?
She is angry, as stated "Elizabeth felt herself growing more angry every moment".
What does Mr. Darcy ask in this scene?
He asks Elizabeth to marry him.
“Despite her inferior social background, he wants to marry her.”
Does Darcy think Elizabeth’s family is good enough?
No. As mentioned: “Inferiority of your connections…”
Is Elizabeth scared to say no to Mr. Darcy?
No, she is direct. “You are mistaken, Mr. Darcy.”
Is love important in the scene?
Yes. “That he should have been in love with her…”
Does Elizabeth say yes?
No, she says no clearly. “You could not have made me the offer… that would have tempted me to accept it.”
Does Darcy expect her to say yes to his proposal?
He did. “Again his astonishment was obvious…”
Does Darcy leave the room after the conversation?
Yes. “He hastily left the room.”
Does Elizabeth cry?
Yes. “She… cried for half an hour.”
Is pride a problem in the scene?
Yes. “Had not your pride been hurt…”
Is Mr. Darcy able to fully comprehend the situation?
No. “His astonishment was obvious.”
Does Elizabeth stay calm?
Yes, she tries. “She tried to speak with composure…”
Does Elizabeth think Darcy was rude?
Yes. “More gentleman-like manner.”
Does Elizabeth call Mr. Darcy arrogant despite his status?
Yes. “Your arrogance… your conceit…”
Is Elizabeth sure she hates him?
No, she is confused after. “Her astonishment… was increased by every review of it.”
What does Elizabeth say about his manners?
They were bad from the start. “From the very beginning… your manners…”
Does Darcy say he hid his feelings?
No, he says he was honest. “Disguise of every sort is my abhorrence.”
Why does Elizabeth reject him?
Because of his attitude. “You behaved in an ungentleman-like manner.”
Is Elizabeth confused at the end?
Yes. “She knew not how to support herself.”
Does she maybe feel flattered?
A little. “That he should have been in love with her… was almost incredible!”
What happens to Elizabeth’s emotions after he leaves?
She breaks down. “She sat down and cried for half an hour.”
Would this be seen as just a fight, or is it something much more complicated?
Its something more complicated. They both hurt their pride. “Her astonishment… was increased by every review of it.”
What makes this scene emotional?
Love, pride, and rejection mix together. “The tumult of her mind was now painfully great.”
What does Darcy say that offends her most?
That her family is “inferior.” | “Inferiority of your connections…”
What do we learn about both characters?
They are both proud and don’t understand each other yet.