Imagery also prevail through the novel. On page 27, Austen creates the image of Elizabeth walking the 3 miles to Netherfield to stay with her sister. Her "weary ankles, dirty stockings, and a face glowing with the warmth of exercise" "was almost incredible to Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley...". Her appearance at Netherfield caused quite a commontion between Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley. They were shocked that a lady would put forth all of that effort. In those times, that was a man's job. The image of Elizabeth arriving there is a bit of comic relief in the story at this time. Jane is sick and Elizabeth does not care for Mrs. Hurst or Miss Bingley, but is obliged to deal with them because of her love for Jane.
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