Pride and Prejudice Questions on Mary Bennet
Pride and Prejudice
What is Mary Bennet suggesting about the distinction between vanity and pride in the following passage from Pride and...
Mary Bennet suggests that pride and vanity are distinct, with pride relating to one's self-opinion and vanity to others' perceptions. Her pedantic observation highlights Mr. Darcy's pride, as he is...
Pride and Prejudice
Why does Mr. Bennet tease his wife about his visit to Mr. Bingley? What is revealed about Kitty, Mary, and Lydia Bennet?
Mr. Bennet teases his wife about visiting Mr. Bingley because he enjoys the power and surprise it brings, offering him a brief respite from his female-dominated household. His actions also reflect...