"to overcome a sentiment so natural as abhorrence against relationship with Wickmen. Brother-in-law of Wickmen! Every kind of pride must revolt from the connection." (Chapt. 52, Page 235)
Austin's uses irony not only in small ways such as speech, but in her themes as well. The theme of pride in Pride and Prejudice is shown in an ironic light. Elizabeth prejudges Mr. Darcy to be proud, but later learns that he is far from such. Ironically the pride of Elizabeth's family is saved when Mr. Darcy seeks out Lydia and Mr. Wickmen. He humbles himself beyond this when he continues to love the Daughter-in-Law of Mr. Wickmen.
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