When she was waving goodbye in the carriage, Mr. Wickham forced her to sit down like she was being ridiculous or something.
Abusive probably?
In the movie, yes. I think Wright mentions in the movie commentary that this scene is a reference to domestic abuse.
Yes. That scene was disturbing. Lydia was being ridiculous as always, but then, Wickham knew that when he ran off with her. I think he was angry at being caught and forced to marry her, despite the money. But that was no excuse for his behavior. Things were very different back then; not one of her family commented on it, nor would they have! A wife was expected to tolerate such treatment, sadly.
I followed all the rules...man's and God's. You followed none of them. And they all loved you more.
A very unhappy marriage for both -- eventually. And probably sooner than later. I see many trips home to Mother and Father for Lydia.
shareI just noticed this today as I was rewatching it, glad I wasn't the only one. I'm sure she regrets her decision to stay by his side now =\
shareI can see the Wickham's marriage evolving into something like that of the Palmers in Sense and Sensibility. Lydia will blithely ignore his indifference and occasional insults, he will resign himself to her annoying tendencies, retreat into his own interests and find the occasional opportunity for a dalliance.
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