Question

“Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said, “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men. You had better return to your partner and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting your time with me.”

Mr. Bingley followed his advice. Mr. Darcy walked off; and Elizabeth 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.

–Pride and Prejudice,
Jane Austen

Which statement best explains the author’s use of characterization in this excerpt?

Readers learn that Elizabeth likes Mr. Darcy very much.
Readers learn that Elizabeth does not like dancing.
Readers learn that Elizabeth does not care about marriage.
Readers learn that Elizabeth is unconcerned with Mr. Darcy’s opinion.

Answer 1

"you had better return to your partener and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting your time with me."

Step-by-step explanation:

this already explains well that a guy is deciding which woman to really love. And that the woman who said this doesnt really like the man

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

edge 23