Last time, I posted about the importance of Mr. Darcy's first name. Today, I'll discuss what the name Darcy would mean to Jane Austen's readers. The most famous bearer of the Darcy surname was probably Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de (of) Darcy. The family is also called Darcy of Temple Hurst (ooh, spotted another … Continue reading Fitzwilliam Friday– What’s in a Name Part Two
Fitzwilliam Friday–What’s in a Name? Part One
It's not until the end of Chapter 25 of Pride and Prejudice that we discover Mr. Darcy's first name. The reason? Austen wanted to prejudice her readers. What you need to know about Fitzwilliam Darcy's name is that it's basically HoityToity MoneyBags. Next time, we'll talk about the surname Darcy. That signalled a lot to … Continue reading Fitzwilliam Friday–What’s in a Name? Part One
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