Question

Which lines in this excerpt from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice illustrate Miss Bingley's growing dislike for Elizabeth Bennet?

Answer 1

"but this was all lost upon me. I thought Miss Elizabeth Bennet looked remarkably well when she came into the room this morning. Her dirty petticoat quite escaped my notice."

"You observed it, Mr. Darcy, I am sure," said Miss Bingley;"and I am inclined to think that you would not wish to see your sister make such an exhibition."

It seems to me to show an abominable sort of conceited independence, a most country-town indifference to decorum."

"It shows an affection for her sister that is very pleasing," said Bingley.

Answer 2

Ms Austen's novels are, to me, more like crosswords. I've never got past the opening sentence/paragraph - most of the sentences are pretty long ..
So, here's my guess at some ... well ... fighting
the middle two. B is oozing with contempt, and determined to call D a liar by implication as part of her contempt. Maybe that's one reason why JA called it "Pride and Prejudice". the "prejudice" bit implying "pre judge" or "convict someone before a fair trial" sort of thinking.

Answer 3

ok thanks

Answer 4

@Luigi0210

Answer 5

@Irrati0nal

Answer 6

Do you have any guesses?

Answer 7

im thinking the 3 but i really have no clue about this one

Answer 8

Yeah, the use of the word "abominable" shows a sense of disgust toward her.

Answer 9

yeah i was think the it was the 3 but im not too good with english thanks for your help

Answer 10

English can be tricky sometimes, it's not just you. You're welcome though, I'm glad to help. :)