Mr Darcy Pride And Prejudice Rhetorical Analysis

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In Pride and Prejudice, when Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr. Darcy express to Mr. Bingley, "She is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me," her wounded pride inhibits her from later realizing his true feelings towards her (Austen 13). Mr. Darcy's observation is revealed to be ironic when he first proposes to her, saying, "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you" (Austen 179). In Jane Austen's novel, Mr. Darcy's primary statement is ironic because it is later contradicted by his prevailing feelings towards Elizabeth. The dissidence of his first opinions of Elizabeth demonstrates the reoccurring theme of overcoming one's prejudices as well as one's pride, just as Darcy and Elizabeth do. Additionally, through his