Pride and Prejudice: Characters, Relationships, and Society
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What is on Mrs Bennet's mind all the time?
Mrs Bennet has and wants to marry her daughters as soon as possible and with any man, because if they do not, they can not inherit their house and they are poor.
What does 'call on someone' mean?
To ask someone to do something or to call on someone in a group is to ask that person speak, also mean it was polite and correct behaviour for Mr.Brand, the head of the family, to call on someone he didn't know.
Why is Elizabeth's dress dirty when she goes to see Jane at Netherfield Hall?
The Elizabeth's dress is dirty because she went to see her sister Jane who was ill at Mr.Bingly's house and she went from Meryton to Netherfield a rainy day, where she dirtied her dress.
What is the meaning of 'to elope'?
To run away with someone secretly. A man and a woman elope when they do not have permission from their parents or guardians to get married.
Why does Mr Darcy dislike Mr Wickham?
Because Mr Wickham has behaved badly towards Darcy’s sister. Wickham is a handsome and harming officer who catches the attention of Elizabeth Bennet. His father was the estate administrator Darcy, so he grew up with Mr.Darcy and his hister, being the favourite of Darcy's father. The charm of Wickham conceals a very dishonest person, with a bitter enmity between him and Darcy due to his attemp to abduct Georgina Darcy for his considerable dowry. He later escapes with Lydia Bennet, but is found by Darcy, who bribes her to marry her.
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Why does Lydia and wickham's elopement distressed lydia so much?
Because Lydia ruined his reputation and the his family, being the joke for all.
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh and what is she like?
Lady Catherine de Bourgh, aunt of Mr.Darcy and protector of William Collins, a rich countess, extremely straight and a believer in the education of ladies, who she does not believe prepared without a thorough study.
Critical, demanding ans something self-centered, she likes luxury and very refined and correct behaviour in society, she has prejudices regarding all those who are below them.
Who is Mr Collins and why will he inherit Longbourn?
William Collins, nephew of Mr.Bennet, a cleric and his more near male relative, for what Longbourn will inherit about the death of Mr.Bennet. His patron Lady Catherine de Bourgh advises her to look for a wife and he selects Jane, only to instantaneously transfer her affections to Elizabeth about learning of Jane's next link with Mr.Bingley. After being rejected by his second election, he propose marriage to Charlotte Lucas, who accepts it.