16. "How despicably have I acted!' she cried. - 'I, who have prided myself on my discernment! - I, who have valued myself on my abilities!" (Page 137):
This passage is written after Elizabeth reads the letter from Darcy. Austen shows the reader that Elizabeth is recognizing the failing of her prideful behavior and the prejudice against the pride in Darcy. Elizabeth now sees things in a new light. This is the passage in which a major shift occurs; Austen now begins to depict the marriage and perfect life that could exist between Darcy and Elizabeth.
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