Part 4. Pride And Prejudice - Jane Austen

Chapter 11: At Netherfield, Elizabeth and Darcy continue to have deep conversations, during which Elizabeth notices Darcy’s increasing attention toward her, though he remains reserved. Elizabeth’s sharp remarks intrigue Darcy, though she still perceives him as proud. Chapter 12: Elizabeth decides to return home with Jane despite the Bingleys’ encouragement to stay longer. During this time, Darcy begins to realize his growing feelings for Elizabeth, though he tries to suppress them. Chapter 13: Mr. Collins, a distant cousin of the Bennet family and the heir to the Longbourn estate, arrives for a visit. He is a self-important and awkward man, visiting with the intention of choosing one of the Bennet daughters as his future wife. Chapter 14: At dinner, Mr. Collins reveals his pompous and pretentious nature by constantly speaking of his noble patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, much to the annoyance of the Bennet family. Chapter 15: The Bennet family meets the charming officer George Wickham, who tells Elizabeth about his past with Darcy. Wickham reveals that Darcy has treated him unjustly, which increases Elizabeth’s negative perception of Darcy. Chapter 16: Elizabeth listens as Wickham shares more details of his troubled history with Darcy, which further intensifies her prejudice against Darcy. She becomes increasingly convinced that Darcy is arrogant and lacking in compassion, not realizing that her feelings are being influenced by Wickham’s side of the story.