[Vocabulary] Can't understand Mr Darcy's words

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englishhobby

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Pride & Prejudice - 2005 Movie Script

I can't fully undersstand Mr Darcy's words (see page 75 in the above link to the movie script):
"Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?" - Will you please rephrase it in simpler language or interpret it?
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Here it is in plain terms:
"Do you expect me to be happy with you and your family's lack of wealth and connections?"
 

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Thank you, SlickVic9000!
 
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