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Pride and Prejudice - Episodes 35-36

Mr Darcy writes Elizabeth a letter before he departs. Will the contents sway her opinions of him?

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Season 1, episode 11
32 min / Published

Mr Darcy writes a letter to Elizabeth, he says he realizes that he was wrong about Jane not loving Bingley, but he was worried about how everyone in the family was acting. (Except Jane and Lizzy of course). He admits not regret other than not having told Bingley that Jane was in London.

As for Wickham, the story is actually totally different: Darcy explains the situation which gives Elizabeth food for thought!

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Darcy explains in a letter to Elizabeth how he was wrong about Jane not loving Bingley, but he was worried about how everyone in the family was acting. (Except Jane and Lizzy, natch.)

As for Wickham, the story is actually totally different: Darcy gave Wickham the 1000 pounds that the elder Mr. Darcy left, and promised him the living eventually—but Wickham wanted to study law instead, and gave up claim to the living in exchange for 3000 pounds.

A few years later, Wickham showed up with no money, no law degree, a really bad reputation, and a burning desire to be ordained, i.e. become a clergyman—which Darcy refused.

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