Question

In chapter 48 of Pride and Prejudice, how does the town of Meryton feel about Mr. Wickham?

Answer 1

Answer:

The whole town now feels that Wickham is a terrible person.

Explanation:

"Pride and Prejudice" is one of the most famous novels by English author Jane Austen (1775-1817). It develops themes concerning love, differences in class and status, and how influential society could be over people's lives.

Mr. Wickham, at the beginning of the novel, was seen by all as the most charming of young men. The whole town of Meryton spoke well of his manners, and several young girls were in love with him. However, in chapter 48, everything changes. After Wickham elopes with Lydia Bennet, which was an awful thing to do in the past, the town of Meryton begins to speak ill of him. Everyone now has some complaint, especially concerning Wickham's debts. And everyone now says they always knew he was not as good a person as he seemed to be.