Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis chapters 17-20

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 February 2011

Quote Analysis Chapters 17 to 20

            “ I pity you, Miss Eliza, for this discovery of your favourite’s guilt; but really considering his descent, one could not expect much better” (Austen 83).

            Miss Bingley is once again trying to interfere with the relationship of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. From the quote the reader is aware that Miss Bingley is a manipulating character. She purposely mentions Mr. Wickham in front of Mr. Darcy and suggests that he would be a good match for her. Miss Bingley is aware that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth share a connection for each other, but her jealousy causes her to interfere with their relationship. She constantly finds way to make Elizabeth look like she has an unruly disposition. In reality Miss Bingley is only making herself look desperate when she talks as if she is more superior to Elizabeth. When Miss Bingely recommends that Mr. Wickham would be a perfect choice for her she is really implying that Mr. Darcy is too good for her.