Prudence Against Inclinations in Pride and Prejudice obstacles. Indeed, the heroine's (Elizabeth) tumultuous relationship with Darcy forms the bulk of the novel and the focal point of interest for the reader, while Jane's relationship with Bingley adds variety and interest to the novel. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is full of trials and tribulations, misjudgments and prejudices, ultimately culminating in a blissful union of two complementary souls. Their relationship gets off to an inauspicious starting point when they first meet at Meryton's assembly, where they both receive unfavorable first impressions. Elizabeth thinks that Darcy is a proud and cold man because of his reserve and disdain ("tolerable, not handsome enough to tempt me"), and this "left her without very warm feelings towards him". Her assessment of his character, given her limited exposure to him, in those unfortunate circumstances is more natural and understandable. Darcy, on the other hand, is to blame for his lack of prudence and his pride, which lead him to criticize Elizabeth especially unfairly in that first meeting. This, in fact, jeopardizes his prospects for "lasting happiness" with Elizabeth, as it leaves an indelible first impression that colors Elizabeth's subsequent judgments of his character. However, as the novel progresses, Darcy shows enough flexibility and common sense to change her opinion of him. Elizabeth. Thus, his first inclination to despise her is erased when he falls in love with Elizabeth because of her w...... middle of paper ......Abbey, Chrie, D., (ed.), XIX Criticism of secular literature. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Company, 1986. Vo. 13, pp. 53-111. Austen, Jane. Pride and prejudice. New York: Airmont Books, 1962."Jane Austen, " Discovering Author Forms, http://galenet.gale.com/a/acp/netacgi/nph-brs?d=DAMA&s1=bio&s2=Austen,+Jane&1 =50&pg1 =DT&pg2=NM&p=1&Moler, Kenneth. Pride and Prejudice: A Study in the Arts Economy. Boston, MA: Twayne Publishers, 1989. “Novels: 'Pride and Prejudice.'” in The British Critic. vol. XLI, February 1813: 189-90.Southam, BC, (ed.), Jane Austen: The Critical Heritage. Landon, NY: Routledge and Kegan Paul - Barres & Nobel Inc., 1968. Weldon, Fay. From Letters to Alice: First Reading Jane Austen. Taplinger Publishing Co. Inc, 1984 in Readings on Jane Austen. Ed. Clarice Swisher. San Diego, CA: Green Haven Press, 1997: 34-41.

Topic > Prudence Against Inclinations in Pride and Prejudice obstacles. Indeed, the heroine's (Elizabeth) tumultuous relationship with Darcy forms the bulk of the novel and the focal point of interest for the reader, while Jane's relationship with Bingley adds variety and interest to the novel. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is full of trials and tribulations, misjudgments and prejudices, ultimately culminating in a blissful union of two complementary souls. Their relationship gets off to an inauspicious starting point when they first meet at Meryton's assembly, where they both receive unfavorable first impressions. Elizabeth thinks that Darcy is a proud and cold man because of his reserve and disdain ("tolerable, not handsome enough to tempt me"), and this "left her without very warm feelings towards him". Her assessment of his character, given her limited exposure to him, in those unfortunate circumstances is more natural and understandable. Darcy, on the other hand, is to blame for his lack of prudence and his pride, which lead him to criticize Elizabeth especially unfairly in that first meeting. This, in fact, jeopardizes his prospects for "lasting happiness" with Elizabeth, as it leaves an indelible first impression that colors Elizabeth's subsequent judgments of his character. However, as the novel progresses, Darcy shows enough flexibility and common sense to change her opinion of him. Elizabeth. Thus, his first inclination to despise her is erased when he falls in love with Elizabeth because of her w...... middle of paper ......Abbey, Chrie, D., (ed.), XIX Criticism of secular literature. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Company, 1986. Vo. 13, pp. 53-111. Austen, Jane. Pride and prejudice. New York: Airmont Books, 1962."Jane Austen, " Discovering Author Forms, http://galenet.gale.com/a/acp/netacgi/nph-brs?d=DAMA&s1=bio&s2=Austen,+Jane&1 =50&pg1 =DT&pg2=NM&p=1&Moler, Kenneth. Pride and Prejudice: A Study in the Arts Economy. Boston, MA: Twayne Publishers, 1989. “Novels: 'Pride and Prejudice.'” in The British Critic. vol. XLI, February 1813: 189-90.Southam, BC, (ed.), Jane Austen: The Critical Heritage. Landon, NY: Routledge and Kegan Paul - Barres & Nobel Inc., 1968. Weldon, Fay. From Letters to Alice: First Reading Jane Austen. Taplinger Publishing Co. Inc, 1984 in Readings on Jane Austen. Ed. Clarice Swisher. San Diego, CA: Green Haven Press, 1997: 34-41.