Wickham He tells her that Darcy was cruel to him He says Darcy took away his job and money Elizabeth believes Wickham because she already dislikes Darcy She thinks Darcy is a bad man But she doesn t know the real truth yet This makes her more prejudiced Viewing Darcy Through Social Expectations Elizabeth like many in her society expects wealthy men like Darcy to be polite and generous His cold and judgmental behavior at public events contrasts sharply with these expectations Thus her early impression is not just personal but also shaped by societal norms about class and behavior Elizabeth s initial impression of Darcy is deeply negative It is based on his prideful behavior and Wickham s false story This early misjudgment becomes the foundation for much of the novel s conflict This shows how appearances can be misleading and how first impressions can be corrected through self-reflection and truth