"As they walked home, Elizabeth related to Jane what she had seen pass between the two gentlemen; but though Jan would have defended either or both, had they appeared to be wrong, she could not more explain such behaviour than her sister" (second to last paragraph of chapter 15)
Jane's and Elizabeth's close relationship is revealed when Elizabeth tells Jane about the reactions of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham. Elizabeth cares about her older sister and walked a few miles to visit Jane when she was sick at the Bingleys. She is fully aware of Mr. Bingley's attraction toward her sister while largely oblivious of the attention coming from Mr. Darcy. It will be interesting to see if their relationship deepens or breaks apart as their relationships with Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy evolve. The other pair of Bennett sister's, Lydia and Catherine, are also close as they are continually talking about the officers in town together. Mary, as the middle child, is kind of the black sheep concerned with books and advancing her knowledge.
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I have always wanted an older sister.
ReplyDeleteDear Otherside, interesting that Jane wants to defend both men somehow, while Elizabeth assumes Darcy must be at fault. "Prejudice" in action!
ReplyDeleteAt this point, I am surprised how well Elizabeth and Jane are able to get along despite all the issues they have going on with their men. I would have to say in a way that Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy have brought these sisters even closer together, rather than rip them apart. I would have to agree also that Lydia and Catherine are close sisters. I have noticed this trend where it doesn't seem that all the sisters are close, but rather paired up with each other
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