Next, we see the way characters are contrasted bringing out their different charcteristics. Such as the way the three men in the chapter are said to behave on entering the room the women have been occupying. The way that Mr Hurst and Darcy behave with polite aloofness appropriate in the present company, defines the contrasting way Bingley responds with such warmth and friendliness.
The main technique Austen uses to relate the personality of a character is through their interactions with the other characters, through both speech and behaviour toward each other. For instance, the way Darcy "unconciously" closes his book and gives his undivided attention to the women when Elizabeth stands, conveys his attraction to her to the reader. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's teasing speech conveys her witty nature.
The omniscient narrator relates to us the inner working of the minds of other characters too, so that we may understand them better. We are told that the book Miss Bingley reads provides her with no amusement but she tells the Darcy that "...there is no enjoyment like reading!", this gives us evidence of her ingenuine nature. The way in which she tries to ensnare Darcy's attention repeatedly shows us her careful planning, manipulative side.The last way Austen creates character in chapter 11 is through self-realisation. Darcy makes a speech to Elizabeth about his own character in an effort to redeem himself in her eyes. He says he is "resentful" and his "good opinion once lost is lost forever". Hence, a report of character from its very subject.
