Pride & Prejudice post 13

Pride & Prejudice can, in many ways, be considered the basis for all modern day romantic comedies. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy sets a precedent for all posterity. The bulk of their relationship is built on their purported dislike for each other, until Darcy finally recognizes his implacable love for Elizabeth. Elizabeth then takes about a third of the story to overcome her own personal prejudices and barriers, finally accepting that she loves him too. However, some especially poignant comparisons between their story and the modern day books and movies we know so well come in the conversation after Elizabeth finally professes her love for Darcy. Darcy states that "If [Elizabeth's] feelings are still what they were last April, [that she] tell [him] at once, [but that] one word from [her would] silence [him] on the subject forever" (312). In modern day romantic comedies this can be translated as "I still love you, but if you still don't love me back just tell me right now and I'll never say another word about it". This line, or something like it, appears in almost every romcom ever made. Elizabeth and Darcy then go on to discuss when each of them fell in love with the other; another conversation present in every romance. This shows that Elizabeth and Darcy really are the basis for many modern stories.