Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 11 and 12

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Who joins the group in the evening?

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Jane joins the group in the evening.

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How does Bingley behave towards Jane?

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Bingley dotes on Jane and talks to no one else.

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What does Caroline do to get Darcy's attention?

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Caroline pretends to be absorbed in reading a book and suggests to Elizabeth that they walk around the room together.

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How does Elizabeth naturally get Darcy's attention?

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By doing what comes natural to her, Elizabeth gets Darcy's attention without trying.

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What does Darcy say about joining Caroline and Elizabeth?

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Darcy says he doesn't want to interfere: they must either be sharing secrets or showing off—in which case he's happy to watch.

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What is Elizabeth's advice to Caroline regarding what is ridiculous?

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Elizabeth advises Caroline that the best response is to laugh at what is ridiculous.

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What does Darcy claim is his main fault?

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Darcy claims that his main fault is that 'my good opinion once lost is lost forever.'

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What does Elizabeth retort about Darcy's fault?

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Elizabeth retorts that it is difficult to laugh at a 'propensity to hate every body.'

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What flaw does Darcy incorrectly identify in himself?

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Darcy incorrectly identifies his own flaw as holding grudges.

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What flaw does Darcy correctly diagnose in Elizabeth?

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Darcy correctly diagnoses Elizabeth's flaw as her belief in her own ability to see to the heart of things, leading to her prejudices.