P and P #10: Ch.19-2

"It is impossible that he should still love me" (249).

As seen throughout the book, all the characters grow prejudiced based on their first impression. Lizzy grew malice toward Darcy in their first interaction when he did not dance with Lizzy due to her unattractiveness. Lizzy was attracted to Wickham on her first impression of him, which was based on his looks and manners. Lydia and Kitty are enthused over the soldiers in Meryton on their first impression. With all the prejudice about, Darcy is the only one to be unaffected by any influence. With a mind of his own, he never bases his opinion of someone on their first impression. He may have found Lizzy unattractive at the ball, yet he falls in love with her, forgetting all the negativity and inferiority that comes with Lizzy. Darcy would most definitely not judge a book by its cover. It was not until Lizzy went to Pemberley, that she was able to forget the differences of the past and show affection, acceptance, and pleasure in Darcy's love for her.

Question:

In Lizzy's reaction to Darcy's change of manner, the reader can infer that:

A. Darcy accepts that Lizzy is inferior to him.

B. Lizzy is indifferent to Darcy's love.

C. Lizzy finds harmony with Wickham.

D. Lizzy could not believe Darcy's change possible.

E. Wickham and Darcy are now friends.