Darcy Bewitched Quote by Jane Austen
““Elizabeth, having rather expected to affront him, was amazed at his gallantry; but there was a mixture of sweetness and archness in her manner which made it difficult for her to affront anybody; and Darcy had never been so bewitched by any woman as he was by her. He really believed, that were it not for the inferiority of her connections, he should be in some danger.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813
Darcy is captivated by Elizabeth’s complex charm, yet doubts her social standing could endanger him.
In simple terms: Darcy admires Elizabeth but worries about her low status.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both attraction and social bias.
Themes
love
class
misunderstanding
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- career advancement
- family negotiations
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
personal bias
courtship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does social status influence personal judgments?
- Can love overcome entrenched class prejudice?
A Different Perspective
His fear of class difference may blind him to genuine connection.
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