Symbolism

There are not many symbols in Pride and Prejudice. However, the letter from Darcy to Elizabeth is a symbol of his change from the beginning of the novel. In the letter, Darcy explains the situation between himself and Wickham. He also says that he broke up Jane and Bingley because he thought it was in the best interest of both of them-however he now sees that he was wrong. Darcy admitting this shows that his pride is starting to subside. He is learning to be a new and better person. It also shows that Darcy truly does care for Elizabeth and was completely serious in his original marriage proposal to her.