Society of Obstinate Headstrong Girls
“Obstinate, headstrong girl! I am ashamed of you!”
Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Pride and Prejudice
The insult Lady Catherine de Bourgh hurled at Elizabeth Bennet, reclaimed as a badge of honor. Seriously displeasing people since 1813.
Style: Rose gold cameo
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An insult, reclaimed
In Pride and Prejudice, Lady Catherine drives all the way to Longbourn to demand that Elizabeth promise never to marry Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth refuses. Lady Catherine explodes:
“Obstinate, headstrong girl! I am ashamed of you!”
She meant it as the worst thing a young woman could be. We think she accidentally described the best.
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Book clubs
Matching shirts for your next meeting. Annotated editions optional, opinions mandatory.
English teachers
For the teacher who has defended Elizabeth Bennet to a room of sixteen-year-olds.
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A literary bachelorette party, a bridal shower, a wedding morning.
Every Lizzy in your life
The friend who has never once been talked out of an opinion.
Questions
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Is this an official Jane Austen product?
No. Austenish is an independent fan project. The design is our own, inspired by a line from Pride and Prejudice, which is in the public domain.
Where does the quote come from?
Lady Catherine de Bourgh calls Elizabeth Bennet an "obstinate, headstrong girl" when Elizabeth refuses to promise she will never marry Mr. Darcy.
