Ok, so to start out with, I would like to say that I have figured out why my previous links have not been working, and can proudly say that although technology is usually much smarter than I am, I have, for the first time, outwitted technology. [=
Ok, enough exciting stuff. Let's move on to the boring literature analysis...]=
Alright, so thankfully Jane Austen seemed to hate symbols as much as I do, because the only one that I can really see in this book is Rosings and Pemberley. At Rosings, Elizabeth is happy to be with her friend, but I would doubt that she would call her time spent there as enjoyable. Austen's description of Rosings implies that it is the definition of its owner, Lady Catherine. It is pompous looking and is built in such a way as to emphasize the wealth and status of its residents. It is also where Darcy's pride makes it's last stand if you will, as his mood and behavior seem to change considerable after leaving the residence. While, in quite a stark contrast, Pemberley is elegant and fine, not gaudy like Rosings. Also, Pemberley is where Elizabeth sees Darcy for the first time since giving her the letter that fully addresses all the 'offenses' she laid against him when he asked for her hand. She believes he will be prideful and conceited as always, but really his mood is open and light. Pemberley seems to signify Darcy's change in personality, while Rosings represents how he was before he asked Elizabeth to marry him. Her refusal stirred him to change.
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