"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me" (173).
Darcy once claimed that Elizabeth’s natural defect was to willfully misunderstand everyone. While this may be true for others, Elizabeth understands herself very well. When faced with a challenge, Elizabeth will always have courage. For example, Maria and Sir William were nervous and afraid to enter Lady Catherine’s home; however, Elizabeth was composed and her “courage did not fail her” (161). Every time someone tries to intimidate her, she gains more confidence. Catherine de Bourg makes it clear she disapproves of Elizabeth’s upbringing. Elizabeth could have been passive and let Lady Catherine insult her constantly, but instead she stood up for herself. She had to make an effort to inform Lady Catherine with the correct information, “We were always encouraged to read, and had all the masters that were necessary. Those who chose to be idle certainly might” (164). Elizabeth is not afraid to stand up to anyone, whatever their position may be. She stood up to Mr. Darcy, Mr. Collins, her mother, and Caroline all with confidence. If any troubles are to come, Elizabeth will once again confront them with poise and valor.
“If his own vanity, however, did not mislead him, he was the cause, his pride and caprice were the cause of all that Jane had suffered, and still continued to suffer” (185).
According to this passage Elizabeth attributes Jane’s suffering to:
A.) Mr. Bingley
B.) Mr. Darcy
C.) Mr. Collins
D.) Colonel Fitzwilliam
E.) Mr. Wickham
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