Darcy overview Flashcards
learn quotes and analysis (23 cards)
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What does Darcy say at the Meryton ball that shows his pride and starts Elizabeth’s dislike?
“She is not handsome enough to tempt me” – shows arrogance, sees himself as above temptation.
What quote shows how ashamed Darcy is of his feelings for Elizabeth due to her class?
“Equally mortifying” – extreme shame, suggests he’d rather suffer than love beneath his class.
What quote shows Darcy judging Elizabeth like she’s under investigation?
“Detected with a critical eye” – suggests judgement, prideful scrutiny.
What quote from the housekeeper shows Darcy’s true kindness?
“Never had a cross word” – shows his good nature, surprises Elizabeth, begins redemption arc.
What quote uses superlatives to describe Darcy at Pemberley?
“Sweetest-tempered, most generous-hearted” – shows true kind nature, contrast to earlier image.
What quote proves Darcy’s secret role in saving Lydia?
“Darcy had been at her sister’s wedding” – dramatic twist, proves love and heroism.
What quote from the second proposal suggests Darcy’s self-awareness and guilt?
“I made a confession” – implies guilt, shows personal growth.
What quote shows how painful the first proposal was for Darcy?
“Inexpressibly painful to me” – deep remorse, shows how much he’s changed.
How is Darcy presented at the start of the novel?
Cold and proud, seen through Elizabeth’s prejudice. Reader dislikes him.
How does Elizabeth’s view shape our view of Darcy?
We see Darcy through her eyes and learn the truth with her, shaping our understanding.
How is pride shown in Darcy’s early behaviour?
Looks down on others due to class, rude and condescending in first proposal.
How does Darcy change over the novel?
Grows wiser, acknowledges faults, becomes selfless and kind.
Why is the Pemberley visit important?
Reveals Darcy’s true character, begins Elizabeth’s change of opinion.
What are Darcy’s heroic actions?
Saves Lydia, brings Jane and Bingley together, proves love for Elizabeth.
How is Darcy’s ending presented?
Reward for growth – ends with love and happiness, shows Austen’s values.
Give a possible exam question on Darcy’s character.
How is Darcy presented at the start of the novel?
Give a possible exam question on Darcy’s development.
In what ways does Darcy change over the course of the novel?
Give a possible exam question about Elizabeth’s perspective on Darcy.
How does Austen use Elizabeth’s perspective to shape our view of Darcy?
Give a possible exam question about pride.
How does Austen present pride in relation to Darcy’s character?
Give a possible exam question about the Pemberley visit.
What is the significance of the Pemberley visit in the development of Darcy’s character?
Give a possible exam question about Darcy and Wickham.
How does Austen use contrast between Darcy and Wickham?
Give a possible exam question about Darcy’s role in the story.
How far do you agree that Darcy is the true hero of the novel?
