tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post826746776156166929..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Pride and Prejudice: Episode 2Billie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-28616471748488420842013-04-27T11:39:12.158-04:002013-04-27T11:39:12.158-04:00Bless you historical notes! It makes me like the d...Bless you historical notes! It makes me like the dancing even more knowing it is almost like being on a date :)<br /><br />Thanks for giving me a brilliant reason to re-watch the series...shrutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862890275665679094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-74104051446697098712013-03-19T06:54:16.245-04:002013-03-19T06:54:16.245-04:00Great review Chris! I particularly enjoyed the his...Great review Chris! I particularly enjoyed the historical notes, helps to put things in context! ;o)<br /><br />I have wondered before how Jane and Elizabeth could be so different from the rest of the family... Genetically blessed with extra interest from the father and the Gardiners perhaps?<br /><br />Pity Collins never thought to ask Mary (or the mother to guide him towards her), she's the only sister who would have had him... and been delighted!<br /><br />And the Elizabeth/Darcy dance is definitely one of the highlights of <i>any</i> version of this story!!!CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-610313529049804852013-03-10T21:57:56.103-04:002013-03-10T21:57:56.103-04:00The entire ball is just wonderful, beginning to en...The entire ball is just wonderful, beginning to end. The Darcy/Elizabeth dance is the height of romance novel sparkage -- it's delicious. The way the entire family embarrasses Elizabeth is just so beautifully written and performed; it makes me cringe every time I watch it. And Mr. Collins's proposal is so ridiculous. What an exceptional character. He is so pompous and dislikeable and yet, so totally convinced of his own desirability and perfection.<br /><br />Wonderful review!Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80392660185465295292013-03-09T08:13:35.501-05:002013-03-09T08:13:35.501-05:00sunbunny, you're probably right. I'm not s...sunbunny, you're probably right. I'm not sure Mrs. Bennet realized just what a horrible husband Mr. Collins was going to be...<br /><br />Johanne, I agree about Mary and think that Mr. Collins was probably her best shot at marriage and he didn't even look her way:( I always feel sorry for Mary...at least until she starts to preach about women and their virtues...a.m.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-40628502800141572982013-03-09T03:09:36.284-05:002013-03-09T03:09:36.284-05:00I love that you've decided to review P&P! ...I love that you've decided to review P&P! I've seen the BBC series countless times since my mother bought it 10 years ago, and I love it! <br />As far as I'm concerned, this is the "real" story, and the 2005 movie is an historical forgery! ;)<br /><br />One of my favorite moments in this episode is the look on Mary's face when Collins asks Lizzy for the first two dances - for a moment there it looks as if he might ask her (Mary), and she looks so dissapointed when he doesn't. <br />I'm guessing she would not have turned down the proposal :Pjohannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72042828433393688902013-03-07T23:59:32.763-05:002013-03-07T23:59:32.763-05:00a.m. - I don't think Mrs. Bennet is discerning...a.m. - I don't think Mrs. Bennet is discerning enough to see what a bad catch Collins is. That said, I agree that Elizabeth is definitely her least favorite. sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62091161082212836712013-03-07T21:44:27.440-05:002013-03-07T21:44:27.440-05:00One of my favorite moments in this episode is when...One of my favorite moments in this episode is when Mr. Collins tells Mrs. Bennet of his general plan and hints at being interested in Jane. She then gently lets him know that Jane is nearly spoken for and he scans the other girls to pick his second choice...the absurdity of it all cracks me up every time. I also get the sense that Mrs. Bennet is okay with Mr. Collins marrying Elizabeth because she really doesn't like her second daughter all that much, but I could be projecting a little.<br /><br />It wasn't until I re-watched this episode and reread the book recently that I realized just how much Elizabeth encourages Wickham as he lies about Darcy. She is very open with this stranger because she is so biased against Darcy and (as we know) this gets her into trouble down the road...<br /><br />Great review, as always! I can't wait to discuss my recent theory about Mr. Collins after the next episode.a.m.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-893786464169581912013-03-07T18:56:16.033-05:002013-03-07T18:56:16.033-05:00Excellent explanation of entails! It is bizarre ho...Excellent explanation of entails! It is bizarre how refined Jane and Elizabeth are in light of the family environment they grew up in. They really had no good influences.<br /><br />I love Collins' proposal to Elizabeth in which he very clearly lays out his reasons for marrying as if giving a sermon and only then seeks to assure her of the violence of his affections. He's such a hilarious character.<br /><br />Lizzy believes Wickham because she wants to believe Wickham. There are multiple indications that his version of the truth is at least questionable, but she is so disposed to like anyone who shares her opinion of Darcy she overlooks these hints without a second thought.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48416397029283393362013-03-07T17:44:45.040-05:002013-03-07T17:44:45.040-05:00I love that moment where Lizzy and Darcy take each...I love that moment where Lizzy and Darcy take each other's hands to dance. The newer film did something very sweet with him helping her into a carriage earlier on, but it can't match the drama of this moment.<br /><br />(I'm sure that's one of the things we love about P&P as well. It goes right back to what love affairs were like when you were 12 and holding hands was the mot exciting thing - because back then that part continued at least until you were engaged! In Austen's bit of society anyway).Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.com