No, because it’s starting a new sentence that’s different from the other one
Answer:
Rudeness is increasing because it's the way of life it's natural that people are being rude its also because on whats happening to them.
It is a metaphor because the sentence is comparing two different things without using the word "as" or "like".
1. Mr.Bennet pays a visit to Netherfeild Hall
2. Mr.Dacy snubs Elizabeth at the ball
3. Jane falls ill and has to stay at Netherfield
4. Mr.Dacy finds himself succumbing to Elizabeths charms
5. Elizabeths refuses Mr.Collins marriage