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Title
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After a short survey
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Description
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In this image Lady Catherine de Bourgh looks into various rooms in Longbourn. As Elizabeth led Lady Catherine through Longbourn, she stopped at every door to look into the dining parlour and drawing room. Lady Catherine said that they were decent rooms and then continued on, eventually going out into the gardens. Lady Catherine came to Longbourn to discuss the rumours that Mr. Darcy was going to propose to Elizabeth. Lady Catherine wanted Elizabeth to deny the rumours and promise not to accept his proposal should he offer one. This is because Lady Catherine wanted Mr. Darcy to marry her daughter instead. Elizabeth refused Lady Catherine’s request, saying that if Mr. Darcy proposed she would happily accept. This infuriated Lady Catherine and she left in anger. This scene occurs in chapter 56. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. Lady Catherine and Elizabeth wear regency dresses with empire waistlines. Lady Catherine wears an overcoat and a bonnet and carries a purse and walking stick. Elizabeth carries a parasol, used to protect her face from the sun when they went outside into the garden. The regency period dated to the early nineteenth century (1811-1820) when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV (r. 1820-1830), reigned as regent for his mentally ill father, King George III (r. 1760-1820). The regency period is associated with the rise of neoclassicism in art and fashion.
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Image Creator
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Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
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Identifier
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mta:26043
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Source Name
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Pride and Prejudice
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Image
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