For example, Mrs. Bennett's first impressions of Mr. Bingley were based upon his behavior and physical appearance. "Oh! My dear, I am quite delighted with him. He is so excessively handsome" (Page 14). Mrs. Bennett has a driving force in her behavior to marry her daughters to wealthy men, who were financially stable and socially accepted, so her liking to Mr. Bingley is reinforced by his interest in her eldest daughter Jane.

"Mr. Bingley thought her quite beautiful, and danced with her twice. Think of that my dear; he actually danced with her twice; and she was the only creature in the room that he asked a second time" (Page 14).

In contrast, Mrs. Bennett's first impression of Mr. Darcy was that he is cold, abrupt, and proud. This is established because of his manner and behavior. The narrator describes Darcy's behavior in chapter 1 "Mr. Darcy danced

For example, whilst Mr. Darcy is proposing to Elizabeth (during her stay at Rosing's Park) he brings up the issues of her family connections, her social status, and family wealth. "He spoke well, but there were feelings besides those of the heart to be detailed, and he was not more eloquent on the subject of tenderness than of pride. His sense of her inferiority- of its being a degradation- of the family obstacles which judgment had always opposed to inclination, were dwelt on with a warmth which seemed due to the consequence he was wounding, but was very unlikely to recommend his suit" (Page 157).

An example of this is Mr. Darcy's perception of Elizabeth Bennett. Darcy's pride originates from his wealth, social class and superior connections, which all lead him to be prejudiced towards people who are socially and financially lower then he. (Eg the Bennett family) His prejudice is therefore reflected in the way he judges people.

Eg. "It is amazing to me how young ladies can have patience to be so very accomplished, as they all are. They paint tables, cover screens and net purses. I scarcely know any one who cannot do all this, and I am sure I never heard a young lady spoken of for the first time, without being informed that she was very accomplished" (Page 35). Here Mr. Bingley is praising the five Bennett girls on their qualities and range of abilities.

Mr. Wickham is another example of first impressions based on superficial qualities. His first impressions are very favorable and he is socially accepted into the Meryton circle. "But the attention of every young lady was soon caught by a young man, whom they had never seen before, of most gentlemanlike appearance, walking with an officer, on the other side of the way" (Page 62). His charming personality, and impressive first impressions soon gathered the acceptance and approval of everyone i

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