Quote 1:
"She felt that Jane's feelings though fervent, were little displayed, and that there was a constant complacency in her air and manner, not often united with great sensibility" (Austen 160).
Analysis 1:
Elizabeth can no longer hide behind her blissful hatred of Darcy. Darcy's invalid opinion (according to Elizabeth) is being repeated by Elizabeth's closest friend. Blinded by her hatred for Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth's ego did what ever it could to protect itself from realizing her enemy is in fact her friend and vice versa.
Quote 2:
"Jane had been deprived, by the folly and indecorum of her own family!" (Austen 163)
Analysis 2:
Elizabeth is forced relinquish her negative coping mechanisms for Jane's misfortune. Jane projected Jane's misfortune on to Darcy when it was actually the fault of her own household. Mrs. Bennet needed to either learn temperance or she should not have been permitted to attend the balls. She was the only pragmatic obstacle impeding her dream of Jane's marriage. That matter should have been addressed prior to social gathering by Mr. Bennet. The bread must come together before it can rise.
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