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Pride and Prejudice Text Discussion Chapters 17-21

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Thoughts on the novel thus far: While I have read the novel before, I find myself having new perspectives of each character; to include Elizabeth having more bark this read around, as well as Mrs. Bennet being far more embarrasing and single minded than previously. Similarly, I find Mr. Darcy to be just as charming and Mr. Bennet just as witty as before. The quick wit and humor of all the characters is just as brilliant and entertaining as ever. Chapter 17 Is this declaration that "there was truth in his looks," based on reason or feeling? I believe the declaration that Elizabeth makes about Mr. Wickham speaking of Mr. Darcy, “there was truth in his looks” is purely based on feeling primarily because Elizabeth already ahs preconcieved notions of who Mr. Darcy supposeably is. However, feelings are beginning to blossom within Elizabeth and Darcy towards each other, thus, I believe that Elizabeth is trying to find a reason not to like him; ironically, all th...