In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy falls in love with Elizabeth Bennet because of her lively spirit and, in particular, because she stands up to him and refuses to flatter him. He also comes to find her attractive, especially her eyes, though at first he considered her not pretty enough to dance with.

What feature initially attracts Darcy to Elizabeth?

Darcy first meets Elizabeth Bennet at a ball, where he makes rather demeaning remarks about her while she is within earshot. Gradually he becomes attracted to her and later attempts to court her while simultaneously struggling against his continued feelings of superiority.

Why does Mr. Darcy want to marry Elizabeth?

They marry for love, but not everyone has that luxury. Darcy marries Elizabeth because of her merits and his affection for her—instead of marrying to advance his career and economic situation, as Mr. This supremacy of such an unusual marriage for love indicates that this is what Austen wishes could be the reality.

Why is Mr Darcy rich?

Mr. Darcy inherited land. A lot of it. His family probably acquired this land hundreds of years before, and its been making them rich ever since.

Why does Elizabeth accepts Darcys second proposal?

By Darcys second proposal (chapter 58), Elizabeth has undergone a change of heart. Elizabeth puts away her prejudice against Darcy and views him as the honorable man he truly is beneath his seemingly-prideful exterior. This time, she accepts his proposal.

Did Mr Darcy love Elizabeth?

In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy falls in love with Elizabeth Bennet because of her lively spirit and, in particular, because she stands up to him and refuses to flatter him. He also comes to find her attractive, especially her eyes, though at first he considered her not pretty enough to dance with.