In this regard , Poovey argued that Austen played it safe by having Elizabeth abandon her wit when she falls in love with Darcy , taking her struggle into effort to mortify Darcy 's pride instead of seeking him out .
Elizabeth loves Darcy .
In this regard , Poovey argued that Austen played it safe by having Elizabeth abandon her wit when she falls in love with Darcy , taking her struggle into effort to mortify Darcy 's pride instead of seeking him out because she loves him .