👫Darcy's unexpected marriage proposal catches Elizabeth off guard.
💔Elizabeth rejects Darcy's proposal due to his insulting approach and accusations.
🌟The chapter represents the emotional climax of the novel, combining themes of social class, love versus marriage, and reputation.
😡Elizabeth criticizes Darcy's role in separating Jane and Bingley and accuses him of mistreating Wickham.
😮Darcy suggests that Elizabeth's response may have been different if his proposal was less honest.