Darcy's Letter

Essay #2 (Darcy’s Letter) The debonair Mr. Darcy thinks he has everything until he falls in love with Elizabeth Bennet. Despite her family’s lower position within the gentry he proposes to her, confident that his looks and wealth will win her over. But Elizabeth fervently rejects him because of two great offenses she believes he has committed, on top of her general dislike for him. Filled with grief, but determined to defend his honor …

…final touch to this appropriate and courteous letter was the simple farewell that really showed Darcy’s sincerity and fondness for Elizabeth. “’I will only add, God bless you’” (181). Despite his overconfidence and her feelings of contempt towards him Darcy is somewhat able to turn Elizabeth’s favor. He accomplishes this feat through a simple letter, which he uses to display his intelligence, sincerity, innocence, and that he really isn’t such an evil man.