Thursday, December 2, 2010

Victorian Blog #1: Romance/Relationship Elements

The main relationship that has been constantly pointed out in half of the novel, is that of Elizabeth and Mr.Darcy (although none really know that there is any romantic relationship going on between each other, something that Elizabeth would disgustingly decline to, as would I if I were in her position). Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are both affected by the others actions, whether they see it or not. For example, although Mr. Darcy was soon to judge her beauty, he later on starts to admire Elizabeth's qualities such as her "fine eyes" and and her personality. The reader can also tell that he is falling for her because he starts to think differently of Elizabeth.In one chapter of the book, instead of being disgusted by her appearance after she walked three miles in mud with nothing but her boots to help her to visit her sick sister (something that I would never due for my brother), he finds that instead of complaining about her muddy petticoat, he is admiring her rosy cheeks that came from the long walk. And she is affected by Mr. Darcy by her observations of his arrogance toward others. Although they do not show affection for each other, they are affected by the others feelings and actions. There relationship is important to the story because it is amusing to the reader to see two ignorant people, eventually start to fall in love with each other. This relationship is not how people would normally start to like each other, so it is unique and interesting of how this happens and keeps the reader entertained.

-Lilly

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