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Chapter 33

Pride and Prejudice. English-only reading by default; switch among English, Chinese, and Spanish, or compare languages side by side.

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Chapter summary

This chapter advances the novel’s social and emotional action around Chapter 33, using dialogue, family expectations, and manners to reveal character motives and relationships. Its opening movement begins: More than once did Elizabeth, in her ramble within the park, unexpectedly meet Mr. She felt all the perverseness of the mischance that should bring him where no one else was brought; and, to prevent its ever happening again, took care to inform him, at first, that it was a favourite haunt of hers.

Who it is for

Readers following character development, social satire, and the changing relationships around Chapter 33 will find this chapter especially useful.

Modern reader note

Read this chapter in its Regency social context. Courtship, inheritance, gender expectations, class manners, and family authority around Chapter 33 reflect the novel’s historical world rather than present-day norms.

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