We can explain the excerpt and what happens immediately after it in the following manner:
- In Chapter 34 of "Pride and Prejudice," Mr. Darcy confesses his love to Elizabeth. He says he has struggled because of his feelings for her, but that he cannot hold it in any longer. He then proposes to her.
- Elizabeth, although flattered, rejects his proposal. Mr. Darcy is deeply offended - angry, even - by her refusal to marry him. He asks her why she is acting that way.
- She explains that his noticing and mentioning her family's inferiority to his own was offensive to her. She also mentions Mr. Wickham, whom she believes was mistreated by Mr. Darcy.
- "Pride and Prejudice" is a famous novel by author Jane Austen. The main characters are Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.
- In Chapter 34, Mr. Darcy proposes marriage to Elizabeth. He had said, at the beginning of the book, that she was not beautiful enough to tempt him.
- While he is talking, Mr. Darcy mentions how inappropriate it is for him to be in love with her. After all, Elizabeth's family is much poorer and less educated than his.
- Elizabeth is understandably offended by his words. She refuses to marry him, and it is now Mr. Darcy's turn to be offended. He was sure she would say yes.
- However, one of the reasons given by Elizabeth for her refusal is Mr. Wickham.
- She believes Mr. Darcy has been unfair to Mr. Wickham. This is not true, but she will only be told the true story in the following chapters.
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