Upon entering the ball, Darcy "drew the attention of the room" and
he was looked at with great admiration for about half the evening, till his manners gave a disgust which turned the tide of his popularity; for he was discovered to be proud, to be above his company, and above being pleased; etc.
Was there a particular critical event which turned the tide of Mr. Darcy's popularity, such as his refusal to dance with Elizabeth Bennet? Did Elizabeth help to turn this tide against Mr. Darcy? We read that she
remained with no very cordial feelings towards him. She told the story however with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.
Or was Mr. Darcy generally of such a proud demeanor, that before half the evening was out it was simply evident that he was not so admirable as first appearance might have suggested?
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