Again we see Austen's theme of money and it's importance over all else in relationships during this time period and culture. I think money/class (at least in Darcy's case) is something you have that can not allow to you have feelings for someone in another class, as if it is just not an option. Darcy is intentionally trying to distance himself from Elizabeth because he does have feelings for her, but somehow knows it could never work out. Or it's just his pride battling it out with his heart.... because Bingley also has plenty of wealth but continues to show interest in Jane... And what do you think about Charlotte's comment to Eliza about Jane needing to secure Bingley before falling in love with him: "Jane should therefore make the most of every half hour in which she can command his attention. When she is secure of him, there will be leisure for falling in love as jch as she chuses." ha!
And good grief, another weaker male/father in Mr. Bennett who lets his wife practically control everything! (at least so far... :-) Speak up man! I do enjoy his comments about disagreeing with his wife about their two youngest daughters being foolish (while she says they are sensible).
And then the new guy...Mr. Wickham...he must be a looker, but also must have something intriguing enough to capture the interest of Elizabeth who earlier stated the importance of knowing one's character...
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I almost wonder if Jane Austen has a disdane for men. She does seem to like to have weak men and strong women characters in her book.
I always have to laugh when reading this book at Mrs. Bennett. Although my own mother was never like this I had a few friends who she reminds me of. I especially have to laugh when she basically sets up a situation to make Jane end up having to stay with Mr. Bingley for awhile. In my mind I am just wondering what type of mother would do this. I also have to find humor in her conversations with people and how she talks up one daughter while putting down the others depending whose company she is in and depending which daughter she is trying to marry off at that point.
I definitely enjoyed reading the beginning of this book again. I always find I continually pick up more details the more I read a book.
I have to say Miss Bingley makes and her entourage makes me nuts...what caddy women!
What's sad, is that is still so true about some groups of women today...lots of back biting, and 'higher than thou' attitudes. I love the way Elizabeth gets a word in edge wise with her and does in a quasi respectful manner too. Lol..go Lizzy!
Darcy is a stud...but what a butthead. He seems much..harder and more defiant than he did in the movies I've seen before. The boy ain't no softy!
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving...sorry I am so late with this post.
Everytime I open this book and read my mind shifts to the ballywood version of this story--"Bride and Prejudice". I keep hearing the song "No Life without wife" whenever Mr. Collins is mentioned. What a royal goon...his character is so so annoying.
I find Mr. Darcy intriguing, sharp, and quick witted... Elizabeth seems to have found her match! I like how Austen has set her varying characters in this theme of pride...Mr. Darcy is proud, but really so is Miss Lizzy...she knows she is superior to Mr. Collins, Mr. Collins believes he is superior in station to the Miss Bennets and therefore deserving of their notice and well Mr. Darcy...maybe a bit prideful, but really I think he gets that Elizabeth is his equial in all the ways it truly matters (mind, heart, and beauty over social station).
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