Mr Bennet Flashcards
“is he married or single?” - Mr Bennet about Bingley, ch1
inquisition
although he plays the role of the uncovered libertine (devoid of mora; pinrcoples) the fact that kr benents second question after asking the plunge man; name is abut his mraiotila states belies th eonenr of a man whose estate is entailed upon a distant male relative while he has multi unmarried daughters
“Lizzy has something more of a quickness than her sisters” - Mr Bennet, ch1
irony
mrs Bennett jocalirty at the ntionfo a lwerahty man marrying one off her drags enaspualtes the mannerism of much fo the middle class that were alien the Bennett in they acctvierly sought a means by which to marry their daughters into the upper class
“but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escaper the acquaintance now” - Mr Bennet, ch2
inquisition
Mr bennet regarding meeting Mr Bingley, chpt 2 , at longbourn
social advancement, marriage
with the true intone of finding suited men to marry his father’s, mr benent suggesting that the friends is ‘inescapable’ blues the concern of men to ensure they have continuous relations to a noteworthy male to improve the changes for love to blossom
“Usual philosophic composure”
intellectual
“The astonishment of the ladies was just as he wished”
teases mrs Bennet
“He had always intended to visit him though to the last always assuring his wife that he should not go”
teases mrs Bennet
“A mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve and caprice”
- sarcastic / ironic
“There is a mixture of servility and self-importance in his letter, which promises well”
delights in absurd
“His cousin was a absurd as he had hoped, and he listened with keen enjoyment”
delights in absurd
My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your partner in life”
becomes more serious at the end of the novel
“We shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton”
- irresponsible
Lizzy has something more of quickness than her sisters”
- favours liz
“You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.”
“An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.”
“How so? How can it affect them?”
“They are all silly and ignorant like other girls, but Lizzy has something more of a quickness than her sisters.” - Mr Bennet, ch1
- His preference for Lizzy and her intelligence is first mentioned.
“…a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, resource and caprice.” - about Mr Bennet, ch1
- ‘Description of Mr B and his unpredictable nature ‘caprice’
“Who should suffer but myself? It has been my own doing, and I ought to feel it.” - Mr Bennet, ch48
- Facing up to responsibilities as parent and head of household, blaming himself, finally undertaking the role of man: to be in charge.
“I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to anyone less worthy.” - Mr Bennet, ch59
- Shows his clear understanding of E’s character, and his respect for her, subverts the typical idea of women, suggesting man and woman equal in marriage Men have the ultimate decision, can veto marriage, equality?
“I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to anyone less worthy.” - Mr Bennet, ch59
- Shows his clear understanding of E’s character, and his respect for her, subverts the typical idea of women, suggesting man and woman equal in marriage Men have the ultimate decision, can veto marriage, equality?
“Respect, esteem and confidence had vanished for ever;” - about Mr & Mrs Bennet, ch42
- Tricolon, hyperbolic finality of adverb ‘ever’ ends on a semi-colon emphasising how unhappy and unhealthy the marriage is.
- Lack of equality, another negative marriage parallel to Lydia and W’s
“I know that you could be neither happy nor respectable, unless you truly esteemed your husband…Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage.” - Mr Bennet, ch59
- Revealing idea that marriage should be equal, and respect is essential
“From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.” ***
From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.
“he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance…such amiable qualities must speak for themselves.” - Mr Bennet, ch3
- Very gentlemanlike,, respectful and importance of dancing and manners, duty to dance, polite
“…they must marry. There is nothing else to be done.” - Mr Bennet, ch49
- Unmarried couple living together wasn’t socially acceptable, would have ruined L’s reputation forever.
“Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humour which youth and beauty had generally give” - about Mr & Mrs Bennet, ch42
- Fell in love with her outside, not who she is
“Mr Darcy, who never looks at any woman but to see a blemish, and who probably never looked at you in his life! It is admirable!” - Mr Bennet, ch57
- His ignorance to all that has transpired between D & E
