the landed gentry aristocracy<\/a> in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.<\/p>\nWith no male heir, the Bennett family’s modest fortune is to be inherited by Mr. Collins, a distant relative of the girls, upon Mr. Bennett’s death, and Mrs. Bennett and the other unmarried daughters may be left homeless.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Bennett, knowing that Mr. Bingley, who had recently rented the Bennetts’ nearby manor of Nigerfield, had an annual income of five thousand pounds, was eager to marry her daughters to Mr. Bingley. Soon after, Mr. Bingley made a trip to London and brought back his friend Mr. Darcy. They attended a public ball in Meriton. Halfway through the ball, the neighbors discover that Mr. Darcy is not pleasant, and Mr. Darcy neglects Elizabeth even more. Mr. Bingley’s affection for Elizabeth’s closest sister, Jane, is also quite obvious.<\/p>\n
Mr. Darcy, however, develops unquenchable feelings for Elizabeth, which he tries his best to conceal, and is later conflicted by the discovery of Elizabeth’s family’s coarse manners and the low status of their relatives. And Elizabeth has been unaware that the high-minded Mr. Darcy has fallen in love with her, and the adoration is growing. Later, Mrs. Bennett strongly supports the marriage of Mr. Collins and Elizabeth, and even tries to force Elizabeth to give her consent. However, Mr. Bennett, who understands things, supports his daughter’s decision. Meanwhile, Elizabeth met an officer, Mr. Wickham. Mr. Wickham is handsome, charming and graceful, and Elizabeth quickly falls for him. After Wickham tells Elizabeth that Mr. Darcy has disobeyed his late father’s wishes, depriving Wickham of the wealth and opportunities that were within his reach, Elizabeth dislikes Mr. Darcy even more and avoids him as much as possible.<\/p>\n
Soon Mr. Bentley suddenly moves back to London. Jane is devastated. Elizabeth is invited by Mr. Collins and Mr. Charlotte’s newlyweds, and later sees Mr. Darcy. After several struggles, Mr. Darcy admits his proposal to Elizabeth in person, but his confession is still arrogant. Elizabeth is surprised, but because of Mr. Darcy’s attitude, as well as Mr. Wickham’s previous accusations and the fact that Mr. Darcy had blocked Bentley and Jane from being together, she is furious and refuses Mr. Darcy.<\/p>\n
The next morning, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy meet on a walk. Mr. Darcy hands Elizabeth a letter and leaves. In the letter, Mr. Darcy defends his actions. He thought that Jane did not really love Bentley and thought twice before advising his friend to give up. At the same time, Darcy reveals Wickham’s true nature as a womanizer and opportunist. Darcy’s previous behavior is newly justified and Elizabeth’s prejudice against him is gradually removed.<\/p>\n
Later, Elizabeth travels with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, and visits Pemberley Hall, where Mr. Darcy lives. When she met Mr. Darcy during a walk around the estate, Mr. Darcy’s behavior seemed much more cordial. Elizabeth realizes that behind his arrogance lies a genuine and generous nature, and begins to change her mind about him.<\/p>\n
Lydia’s elopement with Wickham is resolved with the help of Mr. Darcy, and Elizabeth’s feelings for Mr. Darcy are completely reversed when she learns the truth.<\/p>\n
Finally, when Mr. Darcy brings Mr. Bingley back to the countryside and returns to Jane’s side, Elizabeth also opens her heart to Mr. Darcy and the two of them welcome a happy life together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"