- Mr. Bingley a wealthy young man arrives in Longbourn and Mr. Bennet jokingly tells him that he could marry his daughter little Lizzy. Mr Bennet uses this to mock Mrs. Bennett and her false hopes.
- Mrs. Bennet was extremely impatient that her husband wouldn't get Mr Bingley to meet their daughters until Mr. Bennet announces Mr. Bingley's visit and Mrs. Bennett is ecstatic. Mrs Bennet also shows her preferences for Lydia and Mary.
- At the ball in Meryton, Mr. Bingley dances with Jane and fall in love. Mr. Darcy turns down a dance with Lizzy and sees his unpleasant nature (prejudice)
- Bingley enjoyed his time with Jane but Darcy's pride leads him to be arrogant and shameful of many of the guests. Bingley's sisters are also arrogant and dislike the Bennett's social rank
- The conversation between Elizabeth and Charlotte show Darcy's arrogance and pride and show how easily forgiving Elizabeth is. Elizabeth wouldn't have been as mad if Darcy wasn't so blunt and rude.
- Jane is head over heels in love with Bingley, while Darcy is starting to feel lustful about Elizabeth; complimenting her figure and eyes.
- Elizabeth visits Jane at Bingley's home, because she got sick traveling by horse to Netherfield. Elizabeth enjoys being around Bingley but not his sister. Miss Bingley continues make snotty remarks toward Elizabeth.
- Elizabeth comes back to the residence again and Darcy asks for a dance but she refuses. Darcy isn't even moved by the situation, with his prideful nature he shrugs off the refusal and uses it as a way to not fall in love with Elizabeth.
Volume I Ch 11-23:
- Darcy and Elizabeth go on a walk and enjoy a good conversation. Darcy notices that he is being to friendly and the next day when Jane and Elizabeth leave he avoids them. Mrs. Bennet isn't too happy to see both her daughters return, she wanted them to get married already
- Mr. Collins visits Mr. Bennet to reconcile old problems his awkward and peculiar nature are noticeable to all the other characters. His reason for coming is important because it shows the urgency for the five daughters to get married.
- Mr. Collins returns and looks to marry one of the five daughters to keep the estate within the family. He likes Jane but Mrs. Bennet says that Jane is with another man. Mr. Collins then settles for Elizabeth
- At Bingley's ball Mr. Collins reserves Elizabeth for the first two dances. He starts to show more affection for Elizabeth. He clings to Elizabeth the whole night.
- Elizabeth wanted to dance with Wickham but he never shows up, because he tried to avoid Darcy.
- Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth but she declines. Mr. Collins is still eager to win her over. He proposes again and will not take ownership of the land if her father dies.
- Mr. Collins stops harassing Lizzy with proposals and proposes to Charlotte and she accepts due to his wealth.
- Bingley doesn't return and Elizabeth becomes suspicious that Miss Bingley is plotting something.
Volume II Ch 1-7:
- Miss Bingley writes a letter to Jane and it becomes obvious that she wants Miss Darcy to marry Bingley so that a Bennet doesn't marry him.
- Mr Gardiner is Mrs. Bennet's brother. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are smart and take Elizabeth and Jane to London.
- Charlotte enjoys her new life except her spouse.
- Jane gives up on Bingley when she notices what is really going on.
- The Gardiners tell Elizabeth to not marry Wickham because of his lack of wealth and prominence.
- Miss Debourgh and Miss Jenkinson invite everyone to a get-together at the Rosings.
- Elizabeth scolded by Lady Catherine and told to get better at the piano and some other rude comments. Darcy is embarrassed, and he tries to listen better but the Elizabeth thinks that he is trying to make her mad.
Volume II Ch 8-19:
- Fitzwilliam is 30 years old not the cutest fellow but he is wealthy and enjoys spending time with Elizabeth.
- Darcy and Elizabeth meet on a path many times. Darcy asks her random questions while on the path. She also meets Fitzwilliam on the path and he tells Elizabeth that Darcy separated a friend from a bad marriage, it was thought to be Bingley and Elizabeth is enraged that he ruined Jane's life.
- Darcy then talks to Elizabeth and spurts out all his emotions and feelings for her. Darcy proposes but is rejected. He then writes a letter about Jane not truly liking Bingley and Wickham using Darcy to marry his sister.
- Elizabeth begins to see Darcy was telling the truth when she remembers that Wickham lied about Darcy and Miss King. At this point Elizabeth sees her own prejudices due to Darcy's pride.
- The next day Darcy and Fitzwilliam leave. Then Elizabeth leaves and returns home, she talks to Jane about what she just encountered. She leaves out Darcy ruining Jane and Bingley's relationship. She is kinda mad at herself for not listening to Darcy.
Volume III Chapter 1-9:
- Elizabeth enjoys Pemberley and even thinks about being a mistress of Pemberly. She enjoys the beautiful and ornate landscape of the house.
- During Elizabeth's visit she encounters Darcy and she is sorry for being so prejudice toward him. Her forgiving nature is presented and she begins to think about Darcy and his sibling.
- The Gardiners know that Darcy loves Elizabeth, but they feel like she doesn't have mutual feelings for him. The Gardiners also compliment Darcy on his character.
- Georgiana is very different compared to Darcy she is much nicer and not prideful as compared to Darcy.
- Lydia eloped with Wickham. Both Darcy and Elizabeth are taking the blame for this calamity, Lydia's recklessness foreshadows to this point
- Lydia and Wickham haven't married yet and the Bennets agree to rid Wickham of his debt an then pay him 100 pounds every year.
- Due to Lydia's mistakes, Elizabeth feels like her chances of marrying Darcy are over. she is finally in love Darcy.
- Mrs. Bennet's daughter is now gone forever, she is saddened that her daughter is gone but happy that she got married.
- Mrs. Bennet is happy that Bingley and Darcy returned to Netherfield, she hopes that Jane could finally get married too.
- Mrs Bennet invites the two men for dinner and Elizabeth is surprised that Darcy isn't showing any affection toward her. Bingley is being extremely affectionate toward Jane. Then he proposes to Jane after a visit to London
- Lady Catherine visits the Bennet family and talks to Elizabeth and tells her to turn down the marriage if Darcy were to ever propose. Lady Catherine wants Darcy to marry Miss Bingley.
- Mr. Collins sends a letter congratulating Jane on her marriage, and that there is a rumored engagement between Darcy and Elizabeth. Mr. Bennet doesn't think Darcy is interested at all in Elizabeth. Elizabeth pretends to agree.
- After Darcy's visit to London he meets with Elizabeth and proposes again. Elizabeth says yes this time. They talk, and clear any past issues between them.
- Mrs. Bennet becomes ecstatic that Elizabeth is going to marry Darcy. Jane is also happy. Georgiana and Elizabeth become good friends
Themes:
- Being atop the social hierarchy is highly valued.
- At this period marriage was convenient for young women because it allowed them to acquire wealth through their husbands and gain social prominence.
- Everyone is prideful about themselves yet prejudice toward others.
- Love is stronger than the pride and prejudices that both Darcy and Elizabeth have for each other.
- Reputation is what makes people base their opinion about you, not your character.
- Once you get to know someone and who they really are your prejudices may vanish.
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