Several events have conspired to trouble him, however; as well as his ongoing self-examination of his romantic feelings towards Elizabeth Bennet (who does not appear in the novel, but remains a significant background presence throughout), his sister Georgiana is swiftly recovering from her ill-treatment at the hands of George Wickham by embracing an interest in religion, something encouraged by her new governess Mrs. Annesley but which bemuses and troubles Darcy.
Several incidents have hindered him, in addition to his ongoing introspection of his emotional connections towards Elizabeth Bennet (who does not appear in the novel but continues to be a significant background figure throughout), his sister Georgiana is quickly regaining her health after being mistreated by George Wickham and is now developing an interest in religion, something encouraged by her new governess Mrs. Annesley, which puzzles and perturbs Darcy.