Thursday, January 14, 2010
Elizabeth's Wit
Elizabeth's wit allows her to be able to insult someone without it seeming down right insulting, "'Both,' replied Elizabeth archly; 'for I have always seen a great similarity in the turn of our minds. -We are each of an unsocial, taciturn disposition, unwilling to speak, unless we expect to say something that will amaze the whole room, and be handed down to prosperitywith all the eclat of a proverb.'" But is it really an insult if it is truth?
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Throughout the story, the second eldest of the Bennet sister frequently is quick-witted in her reactions and comments made towards other characters. Elizabeth's independence and sharp-tongue is shown in nearly every conversation Elizabeth holds in the novel, especially those discussing Mr. Darcy. Due to her dislike of Darcy, Elizabeth feels as though "'(she) could forgive his pride, if he had not mortified (hers).'"
ReplyDeleteIt's no wonder that Elizabeth is the favorite of her father; compared to her sister's, and the women of her society in general, she is much more intelligent. During her arguement with Mr. Darcy, her responses are quick and witty. For example, when Dary comments on her "turn about the room," Elizabeth says "our surest way of dissapointing him will be to ask nothing about it." This shows her insightful observations on his character.
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