Pride and Prejudice

Question

by Jane Austen
Mr. Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with all the principal people in the room: he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance, was angry that the ball closed so early, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. Such amiable qualities must speak for themselves. What a contrast between him and his friend! Mr. Darcy danced only once with Mrs. Hurst and once with Miss Bingley, declined being introduced to any other lady, and spent the rest of the evening in walking about the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party. His character was decided.
He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again. Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour was sharpened into particular resentment by his having slighted one of her daughters.

Use the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to answer the question.
How do the relationships between the dramatic elements in this except help advance the plot?
(1 point)
by using narration to predict what the characters will do next
by using character actions to create conflict
by using dialogue to explain conflict resolution between characters
by using the setting to suggest the characters are unhappy with their current lives

Answer 1

The correct answer is by using character actions to create conflict.

In the excerpt, the contrasting behaviors of Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy create tension and set the stage for conflict. Mr. Bingley's amiability and sociability contrast sharply with Mr. Darcy's prideful and aloof demeanor, which raises the feelings of resentment among the other characters, particularly Mrs. Bennet. This dynamic highlights the conflict between social expectations and personal pride, which is central to the plot of the novel.