The entire book is centered around the changing
relationship between these two main characters; how they feel about each other, and the
relationship that they have with one another is incredibly dynamic. It is constantly
changing and shifting.
In the beginning, their relationship
is one of strangers who form hasty judgments of one anothers. Darcy, as he admits at
the ball to a friend, thinks Elizabeth isn't necessarily very attractive or special at
all, although later he admits that she has "fine eyes" and is less of a social disaster
than her younger sisters. Because Elizabeth heard Darcy's first comment, and because of
his rather aloof attitude at the ball, concludes that Darcy is a snob, and dimisses him
from her thoughts as unworthy of note. So to start off, they almost have an antagonist
relationship.
Darcy's attitude towards Elizabeth changes
for the better almost immediately, and continues to grow through the novel. He admires
her spunk, individuality and sureness of mind. He grows to love her. For quite some
time, however, that love is unrequited. Elizabeth continues to dislike him; this
dislike is further fueled by the erroneous claims of the charming Wickham. She is
downright rude and accusatory to Darcy, furthering their contentious
relationship.
After Darcy explains himself in his letter to
her after his first rejected proposal, Elizabeth feel horrible. Her attitude towards
Darcy starts to change. She realizes that he is a true and loyal friend who acts on
principle, adn that she was wrong about Wickham. When she visits his home and hears
high praise sung by his servants, and sees his friendliness towards her aunt and uncle,
she learns to love him even more. Then, when he helps out with the Lydia situation, her
love is fixed.
So, their relationship goes from contentious
and unsteady, to one of solid affection and respect. I hope that helped; good
luck!
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