His prejudices catch up with him, however, when he finds himself falling in love with Elizabeth. He also jumps to the conclusion that Jane cares for Bingley more as a meal ticket than as a man because of his prejudices against women of her class women, he assumes, must be more interested in marrying for money than for love.
He considers Jane Bennet to be an inappropriate marriage partner for his friend Bingley because of the behaviour of her mother and younger sister, ignoring the fact that Jane, herself, behaves appropriately. Instead, Mr Darcy’s most serious failing is his prejudice.ĭarcy prejudges those around him based on minimal contact with them combined with the behaviour of their relations. As Mrs Reynolds points out, “some people call him proud,” but she has never seen him display unseemly pride to her, to the other staff members, or to anyone in the neighbourhood of Pemberley (233). He appreciates his heritage and wants to live up to it, but he does not lord the position he holds over other people. Although Mr Darcy is often referred to in the novel as prideful, pride is not his failing.
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