P & P ch.3-6

Stephen Simmons
AP English 11/Mr. George
11/16/09
P&P

"Since writing the above, dearest Lizzy, something has occurred of a most unexpected and serious nature; but i am afraid of alarming you"(206).

First of all, for someone that treats everyone with great kindness and lover her sisters, Jane doesn't seem to be concerned with her sisters journey and future marriage. In her Letters, Jane expresses feelings of shock but not anger, frustration, or concern which is the complete opposite of what Lizzy feels during this situation. Not only is this absurd from a moral standpoint, but Lizzy is well aware of the negative implications that will occur in the event of a marriage. The entire family will be ruined and her sisters will not be married off. This resembles a defining line between people like Lizzy who are knowledgeable and selfless, Lydia, who is more of a party girl and is oblivious to the repercussions of her actions. Furthermore, Jane also states that she did not want to alarm Lizzy, which just comes to show that her caring for other can in fact be a negative trait.

"Let me advise you then...to throw off your unworthy child from your affection for ever, and leave her to reap the fruits of her own heinous offence"(225).

When does it end? Mr. Collins is introduced into the text yet another time under the means of a letter he had written, providing advice regarding the situation with Lydia, to Mr. Bennet. Once again we Lady Catherine's words presented through the voice of Mr. Collins. Advising Mr. Bennet to basically disown his daughter for disgracing the family reflects the law abiding nature of Lady Catherine. As one could assume, this advise may be contemplated, but never permanently established.