Chapter Six of Pride and Prejudice: The Exchange of Visits and Courtship

TLDRIn Chapter six of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth and Jane visit the Bingley sisters. The Bingley sisters approve of Jane but find Mrs. Bennet intolerable. Elizabeth considers them snooty. At a party, Elizabeth refuses Mr. Darcy's offer to dance. Mr. Darcy finds Elizabeth attractive. Charlotte suggests Jane should be more obvious about her feelings for Bingley. Women of the time must be discreet but show their attraction. Caroline denigrates the Bennets because she's interested in Darcy.

Key insights

👀Elizabeth finds the Bingley sisters snooty and Jane flattered by their approval.

💃Elizabeth refuses Mr. Darcy's offer to dance, dismissing him.

🤵‍♂️Mr. Darcy admires Elizabeth and finds her attractive.

💌Charlotte suggests Jane should be more obvious about her feelings for Bingley.

🤨Caroline denigrates the Bennets, possibly because she's interested in Mr. Darcy.

Q&A

Why does Elizabeth refuse to dance with Mr. Darcy?

Elizabeth refuses to dance with Mr. Darcy because she dismisses him as all politeness.

What does Caroline Bingley tease Mr. Darcy about?

Caroline Bingley teases Mr. Darcy about the possible implications of his attraction to Elizabeth, such as having Mrs. Bennet as a mother-in-law.

Why does Charlotte suggest Jane should be more forthcoming about her feelings for Bingley?

Charlotte suggests Jane should be more forthcoming about her feelings for Bingley to ensure that he knows his feelings are mutual and that Jane doesn't miss her chance with him.

How do women of the time need to balance their courtship behavior?

Women of the time need to be discreet in their courtship behavior while also finding ways to communicate their attraction to the suitor.

Why does Caroline denigrate the Bennets?

Caroline denigrates the Bennets, possibly because she is interested in Mr. Darcy and views the Bennets as competition.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Chapter six of Pride and Prejudice begins with Elizabeth and Jane visiting the Bingley sisters.

00:30Elizabeth considers the Bingley sisters snooty, while Jane is flattered by their approval.

00:52At a party, Mr. Darcy shows admiration for Elizabeth, but she refuses his offer to dance.

01:20Charlotte suggests that Jane should make her feelings for Bingley more obvious.

01:33Caroline denigrates the Bennets, possibly because she's interested in Mr. Darcy.