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What happens in Chapters 43–45 of Pride and Prejudice?
In Chapter 43, as Elizabeth tours Pemberley, Darcy’s estate, Darcy himself suddenly arrives. Darcy says he has come to prepare his home for guests and invites Elizabeth and the Gardiners to join. In Chapter 44, Elizabeth meets Darcy’s sister, Georgiana. In Chapter 45, Caroline arrives and criticizes Elizabeth and the Bennets. Darcy defends Elizabeth and his attraction to her.
Read more about Chapters 43–45 with our 3-minute Summary & Analysis
What key character is introduced in Chapter 44 of Pride and Prejudice?
We are introduced to Darcy’s younger sister, Georgiana, in Chapter 44. Previously, Georgiana has been positioned as a rival to Jane for Bingley’s affections. When we meet her, she proves to be sweet and shy.
Read more about Georgiana Darcy in our 2-minute Character Analysis
What do we learn about the setting of Pride and Prejudice in Chapter 43?
In Chapter 43, Elizabeth tours Pemberley and finds it to be naturally beautiful, the complete opposite of the newer and artificial Rosings, Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s estate.
Read more about Pemberley and Rosings Park as Settings in Pride and Prejudice (1-minute read)
What key symbols from Pride and Prejudice are discussed in Chapter 43?
Darcy’s estate of Pemberley also has symbolic value. The house symbolizes its owner; the estate is impressive, handsome, elegant, and without artifice, much like Darcy, as Elizabeth is now able to see. The Outdoors also resurfaces as a symbol in Chapter 43. Previously it allowed Darcy to see Elizabeth clearly, without his pride and prejudice creating a battier. Seeing the grounds of Pemberley now allows Elizabeth to do the same to him.
Read explanations of Pemberley and the Outdoors as Symbols in Pride and Prejudice (2-minute read)
What important theme does the text explore in Chapters 43–45?
Once again, the Impact of First Impressions surfaces as a key theme in these chapters, as we more clearly see that Elizabeth’s observations of Darcy (coupled with her newfound understanding of his character, as a result of the later) contrast sharply with her original impression of him.
