PRIDE AND PREJUDICE ESSAY QUESTION TWO.In Jane Austin’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, the character portrayed by Mr Darcy embodies many of the values, personality traits, manners, and attitudes that were considered admirable in the period in which novel was set. (p70) The use of the words ‘mortifying’, ‘forced’ and ‘caught’ confirms to the reader that his positive comments were from his heart although his reason and pride rejected the ideas.Through Jane Austin’s use of direct and indirect reporting of character thoughts and emotions the reader may analysis.