Mr. Darcy’s Letter

Mr. Darcy’s Letter

Personal Memorabilia

Mr. Darcy’s letter of explanation to Elizabeth is a turning point in their love story. After Elizabeth rejects Mr. Darcy’s marriage proposal, he writes a letter that addresses two accusations she made against him – his treatment of Wickham and his separation of Jane and Mr. Bingly. After reading his account in the letter, she realizes that her impressions were entirely wrong in those two cases and many more. She lets go of her prejudices and begins to fall in love. He let go of his pride enough to explain himself to her.

Mr. Darcy

Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

Brianna Sumption

Novel