Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 16. How Despicably Have I Acted!

Sep 8, 2020

Olivia French, voice actor for Elizabeth Bennet, discusses Elizabeth's emotional turmoil and self-reflection after reading Mr. Darcy's letter. The chapter also explores family reputation and unexpected visits, highlighting Elizabeth's struggles to maintain a cheerful facade amidst shame and depression.

15:40

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Olivia French

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Elizabeth grapples with trust and doubt while reevaluating Mr. Darcy's accusations.

Confrontation of deceit by Wickham and revelations prompts Elizabeth to reassess her judgments.

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Elizabeth's Emotional Turmoil Revealed through Mr. Darcy's Letter

Elizabeth experiences a range of emotions when reading Mr. Darcy's letter, with disbelief and anger surfacing as she uncovers the extent of his accusations against others. She grapples with conflicting feelings of trust and doubt, struggling to reconcile Mr. Darcy's narrative with her previous beliefs. Despite initial attempts to dismiss the content of the letter, she finds herself compelled to reexamine the details, leading to a profound shift in her perception of those involved.

Elizabeth's Emotional Turmoil and Self-Reflection

12min

Reflecting on Family Reputation and Unexpected Visits

4min

Shocked and remorseful, Elizabeth reads and rereads Mr Darcy's letter. Though wishing to reject every word as a falsehood, the more she reads, the more Elizabeth understands.

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This episode features the voice of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

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