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ElwoodBlues · M
A two hour movie has to cut lots of material.
The Rosamund Pike audio book is 11.5 hours. That's more like it. You get a chance to appreciate the full interplay of Darcy & Lizzie's early interactions.
Six months is not too long to fall in love. Especially because Lizzie isn't obsequiously seeking favor like the other young ladies in Darcy's circle. Part of the point is that it's her spirit and her independence that attract Darcy.
The Rosamund Pike audio book is 11.5 hours. That's more like it. You get a chance to appreciate the full interplay of Darcy & Lizzie's early interactions.
According to MacKinnon and Chapman's timeline of Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy meets Elizabeth on the 15th of October; his first proposal occurs almost exactly six months later, on April 9th;
Six months is not too long to fall in love. Especially because Lizzie isn't obsequiously seeking favor like the other young ladies in Darcy's circle. Part of the point is that it's her spirit and her independence that attract Darcy.
BetweenKittensandRiots · 36-40, MVIP
@ElwoodBlues 6 months is sufficient but it's rather quick.
ElwoodBlues · M
@BetweenKittensandRiots Not in my experience at that age.