In pride and prejudice Elizabeth comes across as a strong, sure, opinionated character "she told the story" this suggest that she likes to become the center of attention and the main subject of source. The fact that the girls take this and form a prejudice opinion of Darcy from it highlights how highly her opinion is seen. Elizabeth also comes across a character who is firm in what she wants and not someone easily swayed by persuasion or flattery " it was absolutely necessary to interrupt him" this implies that she wants to save him the embarrassment and even if she comes across as a rude she knows things cannot go any further and she must promptly get her point across.The fact that this line sits alone followed by a full stop shows how important it is and no sugar coating will be needed it is essential it is said as it is. She then states her opinion of him " You are too hasty" this suggests that she is not afraid to tell him how she feels but could also be a sign of her dislike of his desperation. She "thanks" for the compliment he pays her shows she acknowledges but has no mention of her enjoying these compliments "decline them" this highlights no matter what he says it will not sway how she feels as she is a "sensible" woman.
I find all the women in this book quite one dimensional in a certain way of action but Elizabeth strikes as one quite different with a certain flare about her " she could hardly help smiling" this highlights she finds it hard to contain the truth but it also shows the relationship between Lady Catherine and Elizabeth that it is not the sort of thing they can do be a bit cheeky i feel they all seem to feel the need to uphold this womanly stature and have a certain attitude they must maintain "why did you not all learn" suggesting it becomes an expectation. Elizabeth again comes across as a confident character, whether this what she actually feels or what she wants to feel " at the first convenient pause Elizabeth saw him and turned to him with an arch smile" this highlights she has an eager personality but it also screams hello i'm here, this almost seems to me the first time she is sort of putting herself out their to him even though she doesn't realise it.
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