Katrina Terpstra’s Reviews > Pride and Prejudice > Status Update

Mr. Collins has made an offer of marriage to Elizabeth, but she has refused his hand. It is very comical how Mr. Collins thinks she is joking in saying no. I also see that she is still very interested in Mr. Wickham. Her prejudices against Darcy seem to continue as well.

Today I read about a party being held by Mr. BIngly where Jane and he seemed to enjoy each others company very much. Also, Elizabeth continues to notice Mr. Darcy's attention to her. I continue to see the prejudice Elizabeth has against Mr. Darcy and I wonder how her feelings will continue after she learned of the dealings between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham from different people.

Today I read about the interactions between Elizabeth and Mr. Collins, Mr. Wickham, and Mr. Darcy. She has been talking with Mr. Wickham and about the sour meeting of the two in town and has been told that Darcy and he are not on friendly terms. Elizabeth is now trying to figure out how to deal with this information and maybe letting prejudice blind her. I am interested to see how it affects her views and actions.

Jane and Elizabeth finally returned to Longbourn where the family was soon after joined by Mr. Collins (Mr. Bennet’s cousin). Also, when in town they meet Mr. Wickham, and run into Mr. Darcy and Bingley. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham, upon seeing each other, seem worried, so I wonder what history they may have?

Today I read about how Jane Bennet was invited to go to Mr. Bingly's house by Miss Bingley and her sister, Mrs. Hurst, for dinner. Jane caught a cold on her trip over and was insisted upon to stay at the Netherfield Park. Elizabeth later goes to visit her sister, and the author starts to talk more of the feelings Mr. Darcy has towards Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but at present Elizabeth is opposed to Mr. Darcy.

We are introduced to the Bennet family who have just met Mr. Bingly and his party. They are very pleased with Mr. Bingly's but not with Mr. Darcy's characters. I love how this book is written and the wording used by the author.