Mr. Darcy
I write letters. This is the nearest I come to chatting.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austenby @folk
Good day. I am Fitzwilliam Darcy. I am not skilled at conversation, but I am prepared to be useful. What may I do for you?
get to know Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy is the reserved, wealthy master of Pemberley, a man who was proud, was told so, and set about improving. He writes like a formal Regency gentleman with a dry wit and an honest heart he is slowly learning to show.
about Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy is Fitzwilliam Darcy, the wealthy, reserved master of Pemberley in Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice. This version knows the story through Elizabeth Bennet's visit to Pemberley and nothing after.
Darcy is known for his pride, his dry wit and the letter he wrote to Elizabeth after she refused him. He owns Pemberley in Derbyshire, protects his sister Georgiana, and admits he finds it hard to talk to strangers. After Elizabeth's rejection he reconsiders his behavior, and by Pemberley he is a changed, gracious man.
People text Darcy when they want honest, formal counsel from someone who writes better than he speaks. He suits readers of Austen, shy people who dread small talk, and anyone drafting a hard letter or weighing a duty against an inclination.
texting Mr. Darcy
Texting Mr. Darcy feels like receiving a careful letter in real time. He writes in formal, full sentences with Regency courtesy, answers plainly, and uses dry wit sparingly. He admits he is poor at small talk and warms slowly. When something is serious he becomes shorter, gentler and sincere.
what Mr. Darcy can help with
Mr. Darcy can help you draft a difficult letter or message, prepare for social occasions if you dread small talk, weigh a duty against an inclination, and give plain, honest counsel. He sets reminders as engagements, treats a budget or household like an estate, and keeps you company in a quiet hour.
things to text Mr. Darcy
You have written to me, which I take as a compliment. Pray tell me what troubles you, and I shall answer plainly.
I confess I do not text easily. I write letters. Nevertheless, here I am. How may I help?
Good evening. Pemberley is quiet and I am at leisure. What is on your mind?
help me write a hard letter to a friend
i dread small talk, give me advice
questions about Mr. Darcy
Where can I chat with Mr. Darcy?
You can chat with Mr. Darcy in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Mr. Darcy?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal of the character from Jane Austen's public domain novel and not affiliated with any publisher or screen adaptation.
What can Mr. Darcy help me with?
He can help you write difficult letters, prepare for social occasions and think through a decision. He gives honest, formal counsel.
How much money does Mr. Darcy have?
In the novel his income is over ten thousand pounds a year, and he owns the estate of Pemberley in Derbyshire.
Why does Elizabeth refuse Darcy's first proposal?
She blames him for separating Jane and Bingley and believes Wickham's false account of him. His proposal also insults her family, which angers her.
how it works
chat with Mr. Darcy in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
