First impressions play a huge role in Pride and Prejudice. Characters immediately develop a liking or disliking for another based on first impressions. Characters establish their reputations based on their first impressions of themselves. Furthermore, first impressions, once formed, are difficult to shake. A variety of newcomers arrive in Hertfordshire and Elizabeth makes an impression on each of them. While most of his impressions are accurate, some of his first impressions are dangerously wrong. The first impressions that Elizabeth and Darcy form of each other prevent their union. Elizabeth's first impressions of people often turn out to be correct. He perceives Bingley to be a warm and affable young man from his "pleasant appearance and easy, genuine manner." Bingley is truly a delight. He quickly became acquainted with all the most important people in Hertfordshire, conversed lively, and danced every dance at the ball. He is very attentive to Jane. In contrast, Elizabeth finds Bingley's sisters, Mrs. Hurst and Caroline Bingley, "proud and conceited." Elizabeth's views are confirmed when she stays in Netherfield to nurse Jane. Caroline Bingley's description of the "knowledgeable lady" was given to the slight Elizabeth. Caroline also takes the opportunity to criticize Elizabeth to Darcy. Elizabeth also correctly recognizes Mr. Collins' pride, even before he arrives at Longbourn. Judging by her letter, Elizabeth considers it an “oddity” and wonders if it could be “sensible”. He senses that “there is something very pompous in his style”. He finds Mr. Collins to be a "presumptuous, pompous, narrow-minded, foolish man." His heightened language, his incessant praise of Lady Catherine, and his misunderstanding at the center of the card... misjudges Elizabeth's character. Elizabeth is not at all flattered by his offer; in fact, she is offended by it. Elizabeth scolds him for his pride, conceit and ungentlemanly behavior. This censorship causes Darcy to see his own flaws and Elizabeth's true merit. Furthermore, upon meeting the Gardiners, Darcy realizes that there are people in the middle class who are respectable, sensitive, and intelligent. Darcy's first impressions of Elizabeth and her family undergo a dramatic change. Throughout Pride and Prejudice, impressions are formed and then confirmed or sometimes refuted. Incorrect first impressions are dangerous because they can cause someone to form unfair prejudices against another. Both Elizabeth and Darcy suffer the consequences of having judged the character incorrectly. Their first impressions must be overcome to bring peace, happiness and unity.