In this quotes, Mr. Darcy sees that he is safe to be attracted to Elizabeth. The reason is because she is of a lower class, and if any trouble arises, as when Elizabeth refused to dance with him, then he would feel secure with his massive estate and wealth. Also, at this time, Miss Bingley becomes jealous of Mr. Darcy's admiration of Elizabeth, and reminds him of how Elizabeth is of a lower class than he. Considering that Jane is rather attached to Mr. Bingley, it is implicit that there might arise a conflict between Jane and Elizabeth. Since Elizabeth likes Mr. Darcy as does Miss Bingley, there will likely be competition between the two. At the same time, Mr. Bingley and Jane will be together, and Elizabeth may encourage Jane to talk Miss Bingley out of courting Mr. Darcy. Yet, Jane may refuse, or Mr. Bingley may encourage her to do opposite, and encourage Miss Bingley. With her situation worsening, Elizabeth may affront Jane for her infidelity. Jane would probably become vexed, and will seek retribution. Such a cycle of distress going on between the two sisters could even drag in Lydia and Kitty somehow, and the Lucas family, causing an all-out feud. However, this could simply be avoided if Mr. Darcy goes with his first choice, which would be Elizabeth.
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"She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild" (37).This passage is an example of:
A.) A characterization of Mrs. Bennet
B.) The rivalry between Miss Bingley and Elizabeth
C.) Mr. Darcy's opinion of Miss Bungley
D.) A general description of Kitty's character
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