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Who found Lydia and Wickham?
Darcy
Summary: Chapters 52–53 Gardiner replies to Elizabeth that it was Darcy who found Lydia and Wickham, and Darcy who paid Wickham the money that facilitated the marriage. She drops hints that Darcy did so because of his love for Elizabeth.
Who finds Lydia and Wickham and what is their state?
Who finds Lydia and Wickham, and what is their state? Mr. Darcy finds them, unmarried. You just studied 8 terms!
How does Mrs Bennet react to the news about Lydia’s marriage?
Though she and her husband are obviously at fault, Mrs. Bennet reacts to the news of Lydia’s elopement by blaming Colonel Forster. Bennet because of her stupidity and Mr. Bennet because of his refusal to take responsibility for his children.
How did Darcy find Wickham and Lydia?
DARCY AND READERS of Pride and Prejudice have sought out George Wickham and Lydia Bennet’s love nest in London. There are few clues provided in the novel, all of them revealed in letters to Elizabeth: Darcy’s letter defending his character after the Hunsford proposal in volume II, chapter 12, and Mrs.
Why was Lydia running away a big deal?
Lydia ran away with George Wickham after being led to believe he would marry her, when he really had no intention of doing so. However, the pair were made to marry by Mr. Darcy, who acted in secret to help protect Elizabeth and the rest of the family’s reputation.
Why did Wickham and Lydia elope in Mrs Bennet?
Wickham would doubtless interrupt Lydia’s bosom but because she’s so silly in desiring to go his married woman to demo off and look grown up they elope together. their matrimony has an inevitable result and most likely becomes precisely how Mr and Mrs Bennet’s relationship is now.
What did Mrs Bennet do to her daughters?
Silly, emotional, and irrational, Mrs. Bennet’s behavior does more to harm her daughters’ chances at finding husbands than it does to help. She encourages Kitty and Lydia’s bad behavior and her attempts to push Elizabeth into an unwanted marriage with Mr. Collins show her to be insensible of her children’s aversion to a loveless marriage.
What did Darcy pay to induce Wickham to marry Lydia?
Darcy paid for the express that Mr. Gardiner sent Mr. Bennet. [11] Darcy paid the cost of moving Mr. and Mrs. Wickham from London to Newcastle, for which I will budget 100 pounds. [12] Wickham would have attempted to get an additional amount for himself. [13] 1500 pounds to pay off Wickham’s debts (I’m estimating)
Who is Lydia Bennet and who is George Wickham?
As the reader is aware, Lydia is an indulgent spender and Wickham has had debts in the past.