Volume 3 Chapter 3
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2010-09-01
Context in the novel:
Caroline thinks Darcy admires Elizabeth. So out of jealousy, she speaks ill of Elizabeth. But this kind of behavior can hardly recommend her to him
Principles:
Miss Bingley was persuaded that Darcy admired Elizabeth - this was not the best method of recommending herself
Topics discussed:
Eighth reversal, attention, ego, popularity, truth, relationship, selfishness, self giving, personal, impersonal
Questions raised:
Can an egoistic person exist only if those around him endorse his ego?
Is it possible that we secretly endorse something that we claim to hate?
How can we understand it when we face a problem? What in us could have invited it?
What is the reversal that can be made if one is selfish? How is self giving different from being selfless?