Darcy's First Proposal

Darcy, unable to contain his feelings any longer, proposes to Elizabeth. He declares his love but also dwells on her inferior social connections and his own struggles against his attachment. Elizabeth, outraged by his arrogance and his role in separating Jane and Bingley, refuses him vehemently. She accuses him of ungentlemanly behavior and of ruining Wickham's prospects. The proposal is a disaster, leaving both parties angry and hurt.