P & P ch. 2-5

Stephen Simmons
Ap English 11/Mr. George
11/8/09
P&P

"'But it will not do for us. We do not suffer by accident. It does not often happen that the interference of friends will persuade a young man of independent fortune to think no more of a girl, whom he was violently in love with only a few days before"(109).

This quotation states the fact that everything in this novel happens for a reason, and that the unorganized lifestyle that we live today did not exist back then. This also introduces the clever but blind nature of Elizabeth. She is so fixed on discovering and concluding the direct result of a situation instead of living in the moment. Instead of solely focussing on Jane, even though she does to some extent, Elizabeth is equally focused on discovering the truth and looking more into things that need be.

"Change of scene might be of service-and perhaps a little relief from home, may be as useful as anything"(109).

This is one of the only times that we are intoduced the the word "home" in this novel, however, it is not introduced in a positive manner. Home represents the chaotic nature life for Jane with her family and close to Bingley. It is theorized that relief from this negative enviornment could help Jane. This represents Mrs. Gardeners good will. Throughout the novel so far, we have gotten a sense that good will or good nature lacks in the many characters. This is one of the first instance where good will or good intent is introduced, finally!! Although Mrs. Gardener means well through her invitation to Jane, we must consider that fact that unlike Elizabeth, Mrs. Gardener throughout her time spent with Jane live only to endure the emotional agony that Jane is going through, rather than to accomplish. Furthermore, true love, unfortunately, does not require good will to flourish, it will bloom on its own over tiem.