Think about the characteristics of elizabeth and darcy at the beginning of the novel and at the end. how do they change throughout the course of the novel? what do you think the author is saying through the development of these characters? in your response, describe the primary features of the characters at the beginning of the novel, the basic process by which they change, and their characteristics at the end of the novel. then, explain what you think the author is trying to say through the changes in elizabeth and darcy.