Darcy greatly influences the relationship between Wickham and Elizabeth. In the beginning of the novel we see that Elizabeth’s attachment to Wickham happened because of her disgust for Darcy. Mostly, because one hurt her pride while the other praised her. These two characters contrast greatly throughout the novel. This marked difference disappears when Darcy gives Elizabeth that letter after being rejected. The letter explained why Mr. Darcy decided to disown Wickham despite his father’s friendship with him. I was interested above all by her reaction when receiving this letter: “The extravagance and general profligacy which he scrupled not to lay Mr. Wickham’s charge exceedingly shocked her; the more so as she could bring no proof of its injustice” (154)
This interests me because she accepted what the letter said with relative ease. Also, although she defended her sister and her relationship with Mr. Bingley, she accepts this about Wickham. In addition, she mentions the inexistence of proof in favor of the soldier. How can she be sure about such accusations with out talking to anyone? I believe her injured pride took this decision for her. Previously, she mentioned her lack of interest for Wickham when he abandoned her to go after Lydia. Her attraction resulted in nothing mayor. Still, her readiness to adopt a negative opinion on the man could indicate an injury in her pride. The way he left her might have not injured her heart but her pride could continue to resent him. She decided to trust Mr. Darcy more than Mr. Wickham. Probably, all of Darcy’s actions together did not injure her pride as much as loosing the attention of Wickham.
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