Why the ball at Meryton is important?

- The ball at Meryton is important because the structure of the novel since it brings the two couples
—Darcy and Elizabeth, Bingley and Jane—together for the first time. Austen’s original title for the
novel was First Impressions, and these individuals’ first impressions at the ball initiate the
contrasting patterns of the two principal male-female relationships.

What was the opening sentence of Pride and Prejudice?

- “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in
want of a wife”

Why language proves of central importance to relationships in Pride and Prejudice?

- Language proves of central importance to relationships because the interactions between Darcy and
Elizabeth primarily take the forms of banter and argument, and Elizabeth’s words provide Darcy
access to a deeper aspect of her character, one that appeals to him and allows him to begin to move
past his initial prejudice. While their disagreement over the possibility of a “perfect” woman
reinforces his apparent egotism and self-absorption, it also gives Elizabeth a chance to shine in
debate.

What happen at Phillips’s dinner party?

- Wickham proves the center of attention and Mr. Collins fades into the background. Eventually,
Wickham and Elizabeth find themselves in conversation, and she hears his story: he had planned on
entering the ministry, rather than the militia, but was unable to do so because he lacked money.
Darcy’s father, Wickham says, had intended to provide for him, but Darcy used a loophole in the will
to keep the money for himself.

What happens to Darcy and Elizabeth at the end?

- Elizabeth and Darcy get married and move to Pemberley, while Jane and Bingley move to a nearby
estate at the book's conclusion. The other members of the family gradually come to terms with the
relationship and, in most cases, become friendly.