An Assembly Such as This Setting & Symbolism

An Assembly Such as This Objects/Places

Meryton

Meryton is a town in Hertfordshire where Darcy and Bingley attend an assembly. There they are first introduced to the Bennets, among other local families. Later, they encounter the Bennet sisters with Mr. Collins and George Wickham in Meryton.

Assembly Hall

The first party of the novel is held in an assembly hall in Meryton where Darcy and Bingley meet the Bennets.

Netherfield

Netherfield is the Hertfordshire estate that Bingley leases and considers buying.

London

After the Netherfield ball, Darcy and Bingley visit the city of London where Darcy attends business. Darcy plans to return to London with Georgiana after Christmas.

Pemberley

Pemberley is Darcy's family home where Georgiana resides and which Miss Bingley constantly praises.

Library

Darcy spends much time reading in the library. He is impressed when Elizabeth joins him there to read Milton.

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is the country shire which contains Meryton, Netherfield, Lucas Lodge and Longbourn. The majority of the novel's action...
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