Austen · 1813Universally Acknowledged

A family friend

Give counsel

Four turning points in the novel, put to you as they would have been put in a parlour. Advise as you like. Then Austen speaks. Nothing here is scored — only compared.

0 of 4 advised

  1. 01 · Hertfordshire, autumn

    Charlotte Lucas

    Charlotte is twenty-seven, of small fortune, and Mr Collins has been refused by her friend. He will offer to her within days. A comfortable parsonage, a foolish husband, and an end to waiting. What do you advise?

  2. 02 · Netherfield, winter

    Jane Bennet

    Jane loves Bingley and will not display it. Darcy has decided her heart is untouched, and he will draw Bingley away from Netherfield. Should Jane make her attachment unmistakable?

  3. 03 · Hunsford parsonage

    Elizabeth Bennet

    Darcy proposes. He loves her “against his better judgement,” names her family’s inferiority, and offers a life at Pemberley. Collins was absurd. This man is rich, proud, and sincere. Do you accept the fortune?

  4. 04 · Meryton, the militia

    George Wickham

    A handsome lieutenant tells Elizabeth that Darcy robbed him of a living. It fits everything she already believes. The red coat is pleasing; the story is flattering. Do you trust the charm?