What effect do Wickhams words have on Elizabeth here
Qn22: What effect do Wickham’s words and manner have on Elizabeth here? The first sentence already gives us an indication of Elizabeth’s feelings towards Wickham. ... With this attitude already, before they began their conversation, it was likely that Elizabeth would feel impartial to him. The aim of this conversation for Wickham was to gain the approval of Elizabeth and turn her against Darcy, but in a very subtle manner. ... Elizabeth’s attitude to Wickham is very respectful. ... Wickham uses his charms to entice Elizabeth to make sure everything that he says, she will believe. ... He tries to give the impression that he always means well by telling Elizabeth that he has no right to give his opinion, as he does not want to speak ill of Mr Darcy. He also says this to tempt Elizabeth into telling him her feelings about Darcy.