Pride and Prejudice
Describe Caroline Bingley's behavior toward Elizabeth. How does the objective of Miss. Bingley's behavior differ from its effect?
Chapter 45 pages 192-195
Chapter 45 pages 192-195
Elizabeth now realizes that Miss Bingley's behavior toward her has been motivated by jealousy. Caroline wants Mr. Darcy in a bad way and knows Elizabeth is in the way. She is condescending and goes from subtly insulting Jane to outright trash talking her. This chapter shows Caroline's true colours.