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Pride and Prejudice Timeline

  • Mr. Bingley buys Netherfield

    Mr. Bingley buys Netherfield
    Mr. Bingley and his sisters take possession of Netherfield. Mrs. Bennet asks Mr. Bennet to go invite him for dinner.
  • The Assembly

    The Assembly
    Everyone meets the Bingley party and Mr. Darcy snubs Elizabeth.
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    Jane to Netherfield

    Jane is invited to Netherfield. She falls ill after riding in a storm. Elizabeth walks to Netherfield and stays there for a few days.
  • Mr. Collins arrives

    Mr. Collins arrives
    Mr. Collins comes to stay at the Bennet's home.
  • Netherfield Ball

    Netherfield Ball
    There is a ball held at Netherfield. Mr. Bingley and Jane dance as well as Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth's family makes a fool of themselves, showing their inferior status to Bingley's party.
  • Mr. Collins Proposes

    Mr. Collins Proposes
    Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth, she turns him down.
  • Jane Receives a Letter

    Jane Receives a Letter
    Jane receives a letter from Miss Bingley saying that the Bingley party will not be returning to Netherfield for the winter or possibly ever.
  • Lydia's Elopement

    Lydia's Elopement
    Lydia elopes with Wickham. Elizabeth hears about her elopement and is distraught.
  • Bingley Engagement

    Bingley Engagement
    Jane and Mr. Bingley are engaged.
  • Lady Catherine Visits Elizabeth

    Lady Catherine Visits Elizabeth
    Lady Catherine comes and attacks Elizabeth about her possible engagement with Mr. Darcy.
  • Darcy and Elizabeth Engagement

    Darcy and Elizabeth Engagement
    Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth to be his wife again, she says yes. They ask for their parents permission and it is given.