How Contrasting Places Contribute to Theme Many times in life a person will feel awkward or insecure in a strange environment. At home, one may feel comfortable and relaxed. This brings about the phrase “home sweet home.” This same idea helps contribute to the central meaning of Jane Austen’s work Pride and Prejudice. The two establishments of Netherfield and Pemberley are as different as night and day in the way they bring out the attitudes and actions of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. In Netherfield, it is evident that pride is part of Mr. Darcy’s nature and is seen in his mannerisms and in his speech.