Diary extracts from Elizabeth (Pride and Prejudice). :: English Literature

Diary extracts from Elizabeth (Pride and Prejudice).EXTRACT ONE The first ball===========================A new gentleman arrived in the neighbourhood, and is now rentingNetherfield, a large house with extensive grounds. Of course my motheris very eager for one of her daughters to embrace him, as he is single,and possesses a large fortune. digest night, at the ball it was evidentwho he would marry out of my sisters, and that would be Jane, myeldest sister. Not astonishingly he chose Jane, as she was by far thebest looking woman there and had the finest character.Mr Bingley brought with him his friend, Mr Darcy, who we all agree tobe of bad character. He was so rarified that he didnt dance with any ofthe guests apart from Mr Bingleys close acquaintances. He was soshameless that, when Mr Bingley asked him why he wasnt dancing, andthen indicated me as a suitable colleague for him, he did not feel theneed to lower his voice or take into consideration my feelings. Hereplied to Mr Bing ley that I was tolerable. If he had anycompassion, he would have asked me to dance or not said anything, butnow, his personality is very decided. He is proud, arrogant andselfish.EXTRACT TWO At Netherfield===========================I am at Netherfield, still waiting for my poor sister Jane torecuperate. I suspect she will be well soon, and we shall both be ableto return home. Last night, I waited in the drawing room with theHursts, the Bingleys, and of course Mr Darcy. The evening passed withinterest, as I had ample time and opportunity to study the charactersof those who were with me. There were many ridiculous characters, but themost amusing person had to be cast off Bingley, as I could not help butnotice that she was very obviously attempting to bray with Mr Darcy,and that Mr Darcy was ignoring her efforts deliberately. Whenever Iremarked to Mr Darcy on a matter, he became more interested in me thanher, even if it was a debateable comment, or even a rude one. I do notknow what to think of this. Surely Mr Darcy cannot be attracted to aperson such as me who is just tolerable I his eyes?The Next day============Jane joined the company last night in the drawing room, as she wasfeeling much healthier. She and Mr Bingley were inseparable, and againI had time to amuse myself watching Miss Bennet and Mr Darcy. I thinkthat she was a little hurt when Mr Darcy and I got into a debate,