The novel "Pride and Prejudice," written by Jane Austen during the nineteenth century, describes the trials and tribulations of five sisters of marrying age. The story is based in England around the turn of the century, and upon careful review, we find that many of the events do not reflect the time period. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy, and the Lydia-Wickham affair, are not realistic. Despite the fact that the novel is fiction, it is questionable that such events could take place.

When Darcy first lays eyes on Elizabeth after she is pointed out to him by Bingley, his statement is not that of love, nor of fondness, rather it is one of complete disgust.

"She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies slighted by other men."

From Darcy's reaction, we can only imagine what he really thinks of Elizabeth, but we are given a very good idea. This is not love at first sight, there is no attraction between the two, there is nothing at all.

Elizabeth has an equal reaction to Darcy. When she overhears the comments he has made about her, she is anything but drawn to the man.

The two seem destined to become worst enemies, in fact they seem to become anything but a couple in love, which is exactly what they end up to be.

Elizabeth's reaction is believable. It is the reaction that I myself might have. While Elizabeth stays quite distant from Darcy, Darcy finds himself more attracted to her. By the end of the evening Darcy has grown quite attached to her. While sitting quietly, Miss Bingley asks Mr. Darcy what he could be thinking about so intently. His response is one that surprises Miss Bingley:

Despite her previous statements, Elizabeth does have feelings for Darcy. These are not just feelings of attraction, she has fallen in love with him; something that had previously seemed impossible. And as many stories end, Elizabeth and Darcy profess their love and live happily ever after in his castle on the hill. Yes, it is a happy ending, but is it realistic. How can two people grow from hating each other to falling in love? It is something that does not happen in real life.

"perfectly unaware; to her he was only the man who had made himself agreeable nowhere, and who had not thought her handsome enough to dance with.(pg.22)"

"he was forced to acknowledge her figure to be light and pleasing; and in spite of his asserting that her manners were not those of the fashionable world, he was caught by their easy playfulness.(pg.22)"

lked off; and Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him.(pg.12)"

While Pride and Prejudice is a wonderful book, and it gives us insight into the mannerisms of the nineteenth century, there are many events that I find to be unbelievable even 100 years later. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy adds to the fantasy aspect of the fiction novel, but again we are forced to question whether these events are possible. If Elizabeth and Darcy did not fall in love, would we be left wanting them to be? Would we feel something is missing? The Lydia-Wickham affair is completely unbelievable, and it is discussed to lightly to be realistic. The family's reaction is not one that would normally be expected. As unrea

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