“I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected to me” (332).
This quote is Elizabeth bravely standing up to the haughty authority of Lady Catherine. She informs Elizabeth that she heard a rumor about Mr. Darcy wanting to marry her, but dismisses it as false. She thinks Mr. Darcy would not be so foolish as to marry a low class girl such as Elizabeth.
Elizabeth stands up to her authority, and insults her. This is symbolic of Elizabeth disagreeing with the entire society. Lady Catherine believes that people should marry only to stay at their upper level in class, but never to move down. Lady Catherine follows what the society dictates, and Elizabeth rebels against this, showing that she does not value marriage in the say ways that the rest of the society of this time period do.
Lady Catherine would like Mr. Darcy to marry:
A. Miss de Bourgh
B. Elizabeth
C. Jane
D. Lydia
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