Pride and Prejudice: Social Etiquette and Class
"The park was very large, and contained a great variety of ground"
"Nothing but concern for Elizabeth could enable Bingley to keep his countenance"
"it will be impossible for us to visit him if you do not"
"What a delightful library you have at Pemberley, Mr Darcy"
- A large inherited estate meant that a man was from a wealthy background.
- Mr Bingley is admired by everyone as he thinks only of other peoples comfort in his company.
"I cannot boast of knowing more the half-a-dozen, in the whole range of my acquaintance, that are really accomplished"
- Having a large library proves that a man in well read and must have inherited many books.
- It would be inappropriate for Mrs Bennet and her daughters to introduce themselves to Mr Bingley
"his manners gave a disgust which turned the tide of his popularity"
- "The more accomplished a woman, the more facilities and time she has to practise.
- Mr Darcy's manners at the ball give a first impression of his being supercilious as it is expected of the men that they dance as much as possible and engage in light conversation frequently.