the final essay

for this semester, anyway. the score on this one shocked me...i got four 6s and a combined score of 10.5 out of 12.

-enna

We most resent in others the very flaws which we possess.
In the book Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, Elizabeth shows this statement clearly. She resents Mr. Darcy's pride, which keeps him from interacting with the people of Meryton in a civil manner. However, her own pride prevents her from accepting his civilities when he first offers them.
Continuing to examine this outstanding piece of literature, it is possible to find more examples with Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. She resents his prejudice towards people of lower class than his, yet does not see how her own prejudice blinds her to the good he does until the very end of the story.
This trait is not just found in literature. It is also prevalent within our own lives. I can be a very stubborn person, and very opinionated. I often find myself resenting these very traits in others.
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are excellent examples of resenting our flaws in other people, yet they are not the only culprits. We only need to examine our own lives to recognize this fact.