Rachel Igoe
English Honors
G-Period
8 March 2011
Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis
“She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet” (Austen 261).
Elizabeth is finally able to overcome her first impressions of Mr. Darcy. In the beginning of the novel Mr. Darcy’s cordial proposal to her was rejected with harsh words. Elizabeth now realizes that after all Mr. Darcy has done for her she could have seen herself having felicity, while being married to him. He is the man that would most likely suit Elizabeth and after overcoming her first impressions of Mr. Darcy she is finally able to realize that. Her feelings toward him are what his were toward her earlier in the novel. She now believes that Mr. Darcy has changed his mind of her and that she is too late to express her love towards him. She also thinks that Lydia’s elopement has ruined her chances of Mr. Darcy ever proposing again. The significance of this quote is Elizabeth’s new and true feelings for Mr. Darcy.
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