Mr. Bennet and his wife had no son but five daughters unmarried. According to the law at that time, their family property had to be inherited by Collins. Therefore, it was Mrs. Bennet’s greatest wish that her five daughters marriages to wealthy families. Bingley, an unmarried wealthy gentleman, leased the Netherfield estate nearby the Bennets and became the focus of attention and discussion. Soon, Bingley lost his heart to the gracious and well-mannered lady. And Darcy was gradually fond of Elizabeth, the intelligent and straightforward lady, but Elizabeth had prejudice against him because he had spoken rudely at a ball. Elizabeth was cheated by the disreputable Wickham, and was told that Wickham was the son of the deceased general manager of Darcy Manor and Darcy’s father had previously guaranteed him a teaching post that Darcy deprived with no reason. Darcy advised Bentley to break up with Jane. As a result, four people’s relationship broke up. Wickham’s slander against Darcy further deepened Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.
Elizabeth received invitation from the newly married Collins and Charlotte’s family and attended to the meeting but came across Darcy. At that time, Darcy felt that he totally fell in love with Elizabeth and proposed to her, but Elizabeth’s angrily refused due to his previous arrogance of words,. At the same time, Elizabeth accused Darcy of being merciless against Wickham, and should not undermine Bentley’s love with Jane. Afterwards, Darcy wrote to defend himself and Elizabeth’s prejudice was gradually eliminated.
Elizabeth traveled through Darcy’s manor with her aunt, supposing that Darcy was not there, and went in to visit. Unexpectedly, Darcy came back, which caused Elizabeth very embarrassed. However, Darcy is no longer arrogant and received them very enthusiastically. At this point, Elizabeth suddenly received a messager from her family and got to know that Wickham eloped with her sister Lydia. After returning home in a hurry, the whole family couldn’t help but Darcy find whereabouts of the couple. Darcy’s investment contributed to their marriage in order to preserve the dignity of the Bennets, which caused Elizabeth and Darcy to forget former enmity. Finally, the lovers were married.