Pride and Prejudice — Page 203

Pride and Prejudice·Chapter 35 — CHAPTER XXXV· 52%

“Fitzwilliam Darcy.”

Companion notes

Ah, we have a moment here where Mr. Darcy's full name, Fitzwilliam Darcy, is mentioned. This might seem like a small detail, but it's quite significant. In the context of the novel, the use of a character's full name can add a sense of formality and gravity to the situation. Given the recent events, where Darcy has just made a rather intense and unexpected marriage proposal to Elizabeth, the mention of his full name reinforces the seriousness of the moment.

Up to this point, Darcy has been a figure of both intrigue and frustration for Elizabeth. His proposal, though sincere, was delivered in a manner that Elizabeth found offensive, particularly because of his role in separating her sister Jane from Mr. Bingley and his treatment of Mr. Wickham. This reference to "Fitzwilliam Darcy" might remind the reader of the social standing and the personal pride that Darcy carries with his name, which are central to the tensions between him and Elizabeth.

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