"[Elizabeth] has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearence this morning. She really looked almost wild." "She did indeed, Louisa. I could hardly keep my countenance. Very nonsensicel to come at all! Why must she be scampering about the country because her sister had a cold? Her hair so untidy, so blowsy!" (Austen 32)
Miss Bingley and Miss Darcy are sharing their dislike of Elizabeth Bennet, noting her appearence when she arrived. Their uncordial remarks show not just their dislike of her in general, but how she represents her view of women. Miss Bingley and Darcy note that she does not seem to care about her appearence as she allows herself to arrive at a breakfast-parlour looking filthy, and they believe she had no reason to come just for her sister. While this part shows howmuch of an odious feeling they have towards Elizabeth, it also displays their sense of jealousy towards her. They view Elizabeth as carefree, unabiding by the rules and guidelines of being a women; something both despicable and yet amazing to see from any women in their time. The fact that Mr. Dacry seems to fancy Elizabeth over Miss Bingley, given Elizabeth's appearence and nature, fuels Miss Bingley's jealousy towards Miss Bennet. Overall, it will be interesting to watch if Miss Bingley continues to act with malics towards Elizabeth, and who Mr. Darcy will want in the end.
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