Many times in life a person will feel awkward or insecure in a strange environment.

At home, one may feel comfortable and relaxed. This brings about the phrase "home

sweet home." This same idea helps contribute to the central meaning of Jane Austen's

work Pride and Prejudice. The two establishments of Netherfield and Pemberley are as

different as night and day in the way they bring out the attitudes and actions of

Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.

In Netherfield, it is evident that pride is part of Mr. Darcy's nature and is seen in

his mannerisms and in his speech. Darcy has such a high opinion of himself that he does

not care what other think of him or his prideful actions. He believes that he is the best in

every way possible and finds that his standing in society gives him the right to be critical of

those not as perfect as he is. For example, while staying at Netherfield, Mr. Darcy attends

the ball in Meryton where he walks about the room by

others. Yet, this is an imaginary quality as she learns that her preconceived notions of

the fact that Pemberley will soon be her home, too.

possessed. For instance, Darcy invites Mr. Gardiner, "with the greatest civility", to fish at

time, she felt that "to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!" The housekeeper is

generous-hearted boy in the world." When Elizabeth unexpectedly comes across Darcy,

one of his own party." He makes no attempt at being friendly or becoming acquainted

more relaxed and acts without the feeling of improper pride that he had previously

type of attitude and pride that possesses Mr. Darcy for the remainder of the time that he

he wishes her "to be acquainted with his sister." Overall, the visit to Pemberley

completely changed her negative views of Mr. Darcy and allowed her to have a new

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