I'm REALLY enjoying this book -- more so than I thought I would. There are a few character relationships that are enlightening when seen from Darcy's point of view. Firstly, Darcy and Caroline? What are your thoughts? It's obvious in P&P to everyone, and I thought even Darcy, her affection for him, but it does not seem to be the case initially in MDD. At the beginning he seems to have a friendly relationship with her, and that encourages her 'ulterior motive'. This seems to change, though. At what point do you think his impression of her shifts? Any other thoughts/insights?
Secondly, Bingley and Darcy. I found it really interesting to experience Charles from Darcy's point of view. My impression in P&P was that Darcy was friends with Bingley, but held a bit of contempt -- anyone think differently? It's interesting to see the dynamics in this relationship -- he obviuosly cares a great deal for Charles, and it doesn't seem to me to be the slight bit condescending, but more so that he respected Charles' sweet nature, but has appointed himself to be the voice of reason not out of pride or pompousness, but because he honestly cares and believes it needs to be done.
Elizabeth? True to character? What are your thoughts so far?
Any other insights or topics to be discussed?
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Darcy and Caroline:
I have really enjoyed the interactions of the two. In P&P we do not get a full sense of Caroline's resentment or hostility toward the Bennett's. It has been fun to get a better glimpse of her and her interactions with Darcy. Especially while Elizabeth is a Netherfield.
I believe that while Austen was writing P&P she believed Darcy to be more aware of Caroline's feelings than Grange writes in MDD. I don't think he could have been that naive.
Bingley & Darcy:
I agree with you. He does seem to feel it is his "duty" to look after Bingley. He makes reference to his falling in and out of love and it almost seems that Darcy does not look at Charles as an equal. But Charles makes it a point to write to him and ask for help deciding if Netherfield is worth taking up residence. It seems that Bingley is a little dependent on Darcy and his opinions.
My only complaint with the book so far is that I don't feel Darcy's journal entries keep up with the true style of Austen's writings. The language format changes from when she quotes Austen to when she adds her own insights. It is really bothering me.
I am enjoying the internal conflict that Darcy is experiencing. Very fun. I think it is more fun because I know the outcome.
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