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Darcy's moment of happiness

topic 215 · 2 responses
~joanna Thu, Apr 3, 1997 (11:24) seed
I enjoyed the moment-by-moment analysis of THE KISS in P&P2. I would be most interested in the same analysis of Darcy's response to Elizabeth's confession that her feelings at his second proposal were "quite the opposite". Any takers?
~kat Tue, Apr 8, 1997 (19:15) #1
Some people complained that this scene wasn't long enough,(the 2nd proposal scene) but I think it was wonderful. They both looked so happy and lovesick when they look at each other, and the "dearest, loveliest Elizabeth" gets me everytime I watch it. I have re-wound that scene countless times.
~Serena Fri, Apr 11, 1997 (01:48) #2
I felt that 2nd proposal and the subsequent chapter in the book should have reflected in P&P2 - especially since Ehle's Lizzy did not explain the transformation of her initial disgust into eventual respect of Darcy thru out the 6 hrs. Non-novel readers might have presumed it was due to her first viewing Pemberley - though that might have been a factor, but not the overall. In P&P1, Lizzy explained it thru her 'voice-over' thoughts and it was superb to experience it with her.. but that's just my opionion I do keep watching P&P2, to catch more 'subtle' hints - may be that's the idea.
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