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The character of Elizabeth Bennet uniquely reacts to the society surrounding her. Her individuality allows her to speak her mind and voice what she believes is right even when what she says may contradict manners that are compulsory to follow. In the quote, “He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman's daughter; so far we are equal.". Here she justifies to Lady Catherine de Bourgh why she is fit to marry Darcy instead of what Lady Catherine views of being of a lower rank towards him. The quote conveys how stubborn and determined Elizabeth’s character is, compared to any other member of society in the Regal Eras. “I could easily forgive his pride if he had not mortified mine.” Here, is Miss Elizabeth Bennet discussing Mr Darcy with her close friend, Charlotte Lucas? It shows how playfully impertinent Elizabeth is, which can be awfully odd and wrong to say according to the endless list manners and etiquettes, required to follow by all at the time of the setting. …show more content…

She is unintentionally stupid and dumb witted and will sacrifice nearly anything for her daughters to marry a reasonably wealthy man. The quote, "No, my dear, you had better go on horseback, because it seems likely to rain; and then you must stay all night." Is Miss Bennet telling to Jane to instead of taking the carriage to Mr Bingley’s estate, to walk In the pouring rain so that she will become sick and have to stay at Mr Bingley's estate. At the time of when etiquette and courtesy was everything, this act would have been considered extremely low, if had been found out. But all’s fair in love and war right? Another conversation, between Charlotte and Mrs Bennet at the

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