“Accomplished,” adj. 1. completed; done; effected, 2. highly skilled; expert, 3. having all the social graces…

Have you ever felt really, really amazing when you finished something? In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy states what traits he thinks truly “acccomplished” women possess.  Some items on the list include knowledge of singing, dancing, drawing, and the modern languages (among other things); Lizzie (the story’s protagonist) replies that such requirements for accomplishment [...]