... by the wealth acquired by one of her brother's. Setting: The story takes place in early19th century England, among middle class society. The plot is mostly set at Mr. Bennet's modest estate in Longbourn, but occasionally moves from the estate to the nearby Netherfield estate belonging to Mr. Bingley, to the provincial town of Meryton within walking distance from the Bennet ... . Darcy calls on Lady Catherine and encounters Elizabeth, whose presence leads him to make a number of visits to the Collins's home, where she is staying. One day, he makes a shocking proposal of marriage, which El...

• Word Count: 1921
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate