? Kenneth Moler describes Elizabeth Bennet’s process of moral growth as “a sudden shock to [her] pride and preconceptions [that] is followed by a painful self-appraisal and leads to clearer insights into [her]self and others” (33). Elizabeth’s relations with several characters illustrate these various stages of her moral development. From her detachment from this world in her associations with Mr. Wickham and Charlotte Lucas; to her dependence on her sister Jane to teach her indirectly about her mistakes; and finally to Mr. Darcy’s ....