Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice Chapter 37 Summary

  • Though Darcy and Fitzwilliam are gone, Lady Catherine sends an invitation for Elizabeth and the Collinses to come around, as she is bored and wants company.
  • Lady Catherine tries to convince Elizabeth to stay at Charlotte's house for a longer visit. When she cannot persuade Elizabeth, she makes a big deal about how Elizabeth needs a servant to accompany her on her trip home.
  • By now, Elizabeth has re-read Darcy's letter so often that she has it memorized. Her feelings are still muddled; sometimes she feels compassion for him, and other times she's angry with his general attitude.
  • For her own behavior toward Darcy, though, Elizabeth feels nothing but regret.
  • As to her family, she thinks it is impossible to ever get them to behave.
  • Darcy letter did restore Bingley's reputation in her mind, and she feels sad that Jane has been deprived of marital happiness because of her family's foolish behavior.
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