How Words Or Letters Of Another Can Lead To A Better Understanding Of Oneself

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen shows how words or letters of another can lead to a better understanding of oneself. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are two of the main characters in this book. They have a dynamic relationship throughout the entire book. They have a relationship with many ups and downs. Elizabeth Bennet is a prime example of how words or letters of another can lead to a better understanding of oneself. Elizabeth is in Huntsford staying with her friend Charlotte. Mr. Darcy unexpectedly comes over by himself. On page 162, Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth. He says “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you”. He is prideful in his proposal, and talks about how he should not even be proposing and how her family is not good enough. She rejects his proposal, because she does not love him. She also thinks him to be at fault for Mr. Wickham’s shortcomings and Jane and Mr. Bingley's separation. Mr. Darcy then leaves, but returns later with a letter for Elizabeth. The letter explains himself and everything he has done. He

Darcy in a long period of time. She travels from her home with the Gardiners. During the trip, they decide to stop at Pemberley. At Pemberley, they run into Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth is surprised by how civil and kind he is. While still staying near Pemberley. Elizabeth receives a letter from Jane, the letters says that Lydia and Mr. Wickham have run off together. Elizabeth leaves and goes back home. Lydia and Mr. Wickham decide to marry. Lydia accidentally informes Elizabeth of how Mr. Darcy was at the wedding. Elizabeth writes to Mrs. Gardiner to find out why Darcy was there. Mrs Gardiner writes back explaining how Mr. Darcy had gone and convinced Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia. When Mr. Darcy did this, he saved the family's honor. Elizabeth thinks to herself “her heart did whisper that he had done it for her”. (279) The letter gets her thinking that maybe she does love