With the first sentence of the book, Austen deftly establishes the major theme and tone of Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth agrees, noting that her resentment of his proud nature stems from his wounding her own pride. Darcy's family and wealth give him the right to be proud. Charlotte acknowledges, however, that Mr. The oldest daughter, Charlotte, is Elizabeth's close friend, and commiserates with Elizabeth over Mr. Although they differ in their perceptions of the ball in general, they all agree on Jane's beauty and sweet disposition.ĭiscussion of the ball continues when the daughters of the Bennets' neighbor, Sir William Lucas, visit. Darcy review the ball and the people who attended it. Elizabeth comments on the difference between her temperament and Jane's, noting that Jane always looks for the good in people, a quality that sometimes blinds her to people's faults. Bingley's attentions to Jane, and Jane admits that she found him to be attractive and charming and was flattered by his admiration of her. He especially offends Elizabeth when she overhears him refusing Bingley's suggestion that he dance with her.Īfter the ball, Jane and Elizabeth discuss Mr. Darcy is declared to be proud, disagreeable, and cold. Bingley impresses everyone with his outgoing and likable personality, Mr. Bingley is accompanied by his two sisters, his brother-in-law, and a friend, Mr. Bennet's visit, the Bennet girls do not get the opportunity to meet him until a ball is held in the neighborhood. Bennet and their five daughters - Jane, Elizabeth (Lizzie), Mary, Catherine (Kitty), and Lydia.Īlthough Mr. Skeptical of his wife's matchmaking scheme, Mr. Bingley when he arrives in the neighborhood so that their five daughters may then have the opportunity to meet the gentleman and attract his interest. Bingley has rented Netherfield Park, a large house with extensive grounds.

The residents of Hertfordshire county are excited by the news that a wealthy single gentleman named Mr.

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