Elizabeth Received Quote by Jane Austen
““My dear Lizzy, where can you have been walking to?" was a question which Elizabeth received from Jane as soon as she entered their room, and from all the others when they sat down to table. She had only to say in reply, that they had wandered about, till she was beyond her own knowledge. She coloured as she spoke; but neither that, nor anything else, awakened a suspicion of the truth. The evening””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813
Elizabeth deflects probing questions by claiming vague wandering, masking her true feelings and intentions.
In simple terms: She hides her thoughts with vague answers.
Key Takeaway
Beware of evasive language.
Themes
communication
deception
self‑protection
Mood
anxious
defensive
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- social gathering
- conflict avoidance
Key Concepts
social dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes hide truth?
- How does evasiveness affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
May conceal deeper issues or mistrust.
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