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- I wonder you took the trouble of coming so far. What could your ladyship propose by it? (295). - Though I know it must be a scandalous falsehood, though I would not injure him, so much as to suppose the truth of it possible (294). - Your coming to Longbourn to see me and my family, said Elizabeth coolly, will be rather a confirmation of it, if, indeed, such a report is in existence (295). Again, Austens writing during this section is largely dialogue. She describes Elizabeth and Lady Catherine by what they say, instead of what they do. Similar to Mr. Collins, Lady Catherine makes flowery speeches, though not worded as ridiculous as the former. Elizabeth continues to be down-to-earth, sensible, and wellspoken, using her words to defend herself against Lady Catherine.

Specific textual examples of what youve observed when reading at this levelcited in MLA format. (You may use numbers or bullets here to take notes)

- But however insincere you may choose to be, you shall not find me so (294). - Do you then pretend to be ignorant of it? Has it not been industriously circulated by yourselves? Do you not known that such a report is spread abroad? (295). - But your arts and allurements may, in a moment of infatuation, have made him forget what he owes to himself and to all his family (295).

- You may ask questions, which I shall not choose to answer (295). - Do you then pretend to be ignorant of it? Has it not been industriously circulated by yourselves? Do you not known that such a report is spread abroad? (295). - Your ladyship has declared it to be impossible (295).

- Only this; that if he is so, you can have no reason to suppose he will make an offer to me (296). - Miss Bennet, do you know who I am? (295). - Your coming to Longbourn to see me and my family, said Elizabeth coolly, will be rather a confirmation of it, if, indeed, such a report is in existence (295).

Demonstrate the development of complexity of thought at each level by writing a descriptive response to what youve written in the row above. (Analyze your thought patterns when observing the examples youve listed abovethese may also be in notetaking form)

Using italics, Austen stresses certain words and their implications. Lady Catherine implies the importance of social classes when speaking to Elizabeth while Elizabeth chooses to rebel against such expectations. Through the diction of their dialogue, their tones and personalities can also be seenLady Catherine as pretentious and selfcentered, Elizabeth as defensive and independent.

Both characters speak in Regency era dialogue, providing an environment that appears civil; however, buried in their language is a battle of wits. Lady Catherines repeating questions make her come off as overly aggressive while Elizabeth chooses her words carefully, structuring her sentences in a passiveaggressive manner in order to deflect Lady Catherines advances.

The interaction between Lady Catherine and Elizabeth can be seen as an interaction between society and Austen. Elizabeth embodies the will of the independent woman, able to voice her thoughts and defend herself while Lady Catherine is the representation of the social restrictions placed upon women. She also represents the social hierarchy, seeing as she believes Elizabeth must do as she says because she is of higher rank. This passage shows how Elizabeth is able to think and act for herself, using her words as a weapon against others.