IPK meets P&P(2)
Parallelism of Darcy and Arnav
Fitzwilliam Darcy, the lead hero of Jane Austen’s classic “Pride and Prejudice” has long been the template for creating a dark brooding romantic hero. Though Arnav’s characterization is not simply an adaptation of Darcy, there are some parallels he shares with the classic hero.
Of wealth and words
Both the characters are exceedingly rich and strikingly handsome but are socially inept(atleast at the beginning)
How to not make a terrible first impression
Attraction might be easy given their looks, but their love interests are repulsed/intimidated at the first meet.
Their conceited outlook makes them blind to reality and how people perceive them as they struggle with attraction/love and ego.
Conversation skills
Even though both the characters are very caring and protective of their loved ones and friends, they can’t make a conversation. They keep interactions brief(mostly just one-liners, seriously?!) even while courting and always end up wanting more.
With others they seem reclusive and just mumble courtesies to fill the void.
In love with your eyes 👀
This is almost the first feature both the heroes admire about their love interests. Maybe that’s why they speak volumes with their eyes and rarely have to use words.
Love is the best redemption ever
Darcy and Arnav’s characters seem to hinge on this. From the minute they fix on pursuing their love interest(even if rejected), they evaluate themselves and keep pushing to betterment in trying to be truly gentlemanly and learning how to love. That is their redemption arc.
They just can’t bear to see their lady love in distress. No, Never..
That’s all for now!
