Pride and Prejudice - Chapters 57-58
Chapter 57 lifts the veil on Elizabeth's anxious anticipation of inevitable consequences, following Lady Catherine's turbulent visit. She grapples with the potential repercussions of Lady Catherine's meddling, wary of the power the formidable aunt might exert over her beloved Mr. Darcy. The chapter bristles with suspense as it outlines the manoeuvres of Lady Catherine, braced against the backdrop of societal expectations and layered family dynamics. Austen toys with the themes of marriage and...