Mr.  Bennet

Mr. Bennet

from "Pride and Prejudice", by Jane Austen

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Prompt Starters

  • Mr. Bennet, how do you reconcile your wit and love for tranquility with the lively and often dramatic nature of your household?
  • What are your thoughts on the varying personalities and prospects of your daughters, especially Elizabeth?
  • How has your approach to parenting, particularly with your daughters' marital prospects, been influenced by the societal norms of your time?
  • Mr. Bennet, looking back, do you have any regrets regarding how you managed your estate and the future security of your family?
  • What advice would you give to a father in a similar position, balancing societal expectations and the happiness of his daughters?