Mr Bennet

Question 1

“is he married or single?” - Mr Bennet about Bingley, ch1

Answer 1

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

Question 2

“Lizzy has something more of a quickness than her sisters” - Mr Bennet, ch1

Answer 2

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

Question 3

“but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escaper the acquaintance now” - Mr Bennet, ch2

Answer 3

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

Question 4

“Usual philosophic composure”

Answer 4

intellectual

Question 5

“The astonishment of the ladies was just as he wished”

Answer 5

teases mrs Bennet

Question 6

“He had always intended to visit him though to the last always assuring his wife that he should not go”

Answer 6

teases mrs Bennet

Question 7

“A mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve and caprice”

Answer 7

• sarcastic / ironic

Question 8

“There is a mixture of servility and self-importance in his letter, which promises well”

Answer 8

delights in absurd

Question 9

“His cousin was a absurd as he had hoped, and he listened with keen enjoyment”

Answer 9

delights in absurd

Question 10

My child, let me not have the grief of seeing you unable to respect your partner in life”

Answer 10

becomes more serious at the end of the novel

Question 11

“We shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton”

Answer 11

• irresponsible

Question 12

Lizzy has something more of quickness than her sisters”

Answer 12

• favours liz

Question 13

“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.”

Question 14

“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.”

Question 15

“How so? How can it affect them?”

Question 16

“They are all silly and ignorant like other girls, but Lizzy has something more of a quickness than her sisters.” - Mr Bennet, ch1

Answer 16

• His preference for Lizzy and her intelligence is first mentioned.

Question 17

“…a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, resource and caprice.” - about Mr Bennet, ch1

Answer 17

• ‘Description of Mr B and his unpredictable nature ‘caprice’

Question 18

“Who should suffer but myself? It has been my own doing, and I ought to feel it.” - Mr Bennet, ch48

Answer 18

• Facing up to responsibilities as parent and head of household, blaming himself, finally undertaking the role of man: to be in charge.

Question 19

“I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to anyone less worthy.” - Mr Bennet, ch59

Answer 19

• 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?

Question 20

“I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to anyone less worthy.” - Mr Bennet, ch59

Answer 20

• 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?

Question 21

“Respect, esteem and confidence had vanished for ever;” - about Mr & Mrs Bennet, ch42

Answer 21

• 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

Question 22

“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

Answer 22

• Revealing idea that marriage should be equal, and respect is essential

Question 23

“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.” ***

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

“he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance…such amiable qualities must speak for themselves.” - Mr Bennet, ch3

Answer 24

• Very gentlemanlike,, respectful and importance of dancing and manners, duty to dance, polite

Question 25

“…they must marry. There is nothing else to be done.” - Mr Bennet, ch49

Answer 25

• Unmarried couple living together wasn’t socially acceptable, would have ruined L’s reputation forever.

Question 26

“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

Answer 26

• Fell in love with her outside, not who she is

Question 27

“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

Answer 27

• His ignorance to all that has transpired between D & E