In Chapter VI, Mr. Bingley's sisters come to visit the Bennets to try and become better friends with Jane and Elizabeth. Mr. Bingley makes it obvious that he likes Jane very much. Lizzy believes that Jane loves him too, but it trying to hide it for some reason. She talks about this to Charlotte, who thinks that if Jane doesn't show Mr. Bingley she likes him back, that he may lose interest in her and move on. There discussion turns into a small argument about how you should behave to your "future husband." Also, at a party, Darcy makes it extremely obvious that he likes Lizzy, but she refuses to dance with him, saying he is "too proud to like." However, Darcy tells one of Mr. Bingley's sisters that Elizabeth is now the "object of his admiration."
After reading this chapter, I am left with the impression that the only female charater in the story whose values I agree with are Elizabeth's. She refuses to dance with Darcy because, unlike the other girls, she values personality more than wealth. Even though all of the other girls are trying to convince her to be with him, she sees past his riches.
~Carolyn
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