1. Pride and Prejudice
... knowledge to judge her integrity; this she exercises by rejecting Mr. Collin's marriage proposal. Following Elizabeth's engagement with Mr. Darcy, she questions him whether he admired her for her impertinence. And he replies, "For the liveliness of your mind, I did." (pg. 291), suggesting that he detected this unique quality in her disposition that led to his attraction to her. This can also ... is not half so handsome as Jane." (pg. 2) but is reflected in her interactions with other characters, particularly close relations. In the selected passage, Mr. Bennet observes that Elizabeth's ...
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