Difficult Marriages In Pride and Prejudice

      The disadvantage of marriage depicted in her fathers would most likely address the reason for his 'isolation' of his family. He has more of a subdued nature in conparison to his wife. There relationship is the ideal example of two colliding persoanlities; Mr. Bennets intellectual stabiliy and Mrs. Bennet's simple minded and idiotic bahavious. As a result of this Mr. Bennet resorts, however not recognized, to blatantly insult his wife. In the first Chapter of the novel, the dislogue between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet is as follows:

       Mrs. Bennet: "My Dear, you flatter me. I certainly have had my share of beauty, but I do not pretend to be anything extraordinary now. When a woman has five grown up daughters, she ought to give other thinking of her own beaurty."

Mr. Bennet: "In such cases, woman has not often much beauty to think of."

       This an obvious however subtle insult of his wife's character which she easily disregards.

        Additionally, Mr. Bennet, although polite and intellectually intriguing, seems to be a somewhat unhappy character. It is postulated that he stays with his family for the sake of his children as it reflects the noble nature of his character.

        On a broader view, children are irrefuteable affected by a difficult marriage. It evokes favouritism among parents, where some children may find themselves fancying one parent over the other. This can additionally be strenous on a single parent to support their children emotionally and likewise therefore subjecting the child to becoming influenced by the single parent. This can be seem where some characteristics can be seen of Mrs. Bennet in the five girls, there fancy for rich men and they since of gossiping, however not particulary prominent in the eldest two.

         Difficulties in a marriage can also cause a barrier for parent-child communication, the parent and the children will have issues in their own relationship as a result of the marital problems and will therefore cause the child to have a conception of life of her own. The parents will not be able to meassure her capabilities and ambitions because of the lack of interaction. This is seen in Lydia, when she ran away and her parents were surprised. This would not have been so shocking of an encounter had only Mr. and Mrs. Bennet had a closer relationship with their child and more extensively, children.

        It is exceptable, however not common, for parties to stay in a marriage just for the sake of the children. It more common to have divorced or single parent families and the children must alternate between the two parents. This is a prominent practise in society.

Speak Peak at the Characters in Pride and Prejudice

Characters

Ms Jane Bennet
Jane is condemned by her sister Elizabeth as being “a great deal to apt… to like people”. While Jane’s endeavor to see the best in people contribute to her king and caring nature, it also blinds her from the malicious devices of persons such as Caroline Bingley who only pretend to have her best interest at heart. Jane is also described as being prone to “conceal” her affection; she divulges to Elizabeth alone her admiration for Mr Bingley, but is “cautious” when discussing him with everyone else. This secret reserve of Jane ultimately causes her to lose Bingley’s love.

Ms. Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth, second daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, is the thorn among roses; she is the intellectual gems among her sisters. It is reflected in her witty speech and opinionate composure. Elizabeth wows strangers with her unique nature, notwithstanding the fact that she is a woman. She emulates the "Prejudice" in 'Pride and Prejudice'. Throughtout the novel, we learn of the prejudices Elizabeth hold strongly towards Mr, Darcy. This course relationship fostered by Mr. Darcy and prolonged by Elizabeth is outstanding because, as opposed to the average woman, Elizabeth has her views and opinions and makes them known.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet; an interesting and contrasting duet. Mr. Bennet is termed in the book as "so odd a mixture of quick parts" A colourful blend of personality characteristics such as humour, sarcasm and interlligence, thus he is of a sound mind. His wife, Mrs. Bennet, on the other hand, is more of a simpleton. She busies herself with the fine, however idle things in life, such as clothes and gossip. Mrs. Bennet represents the average women of the novel; subject to poor education, matters of the home and family and lastly, a vivid example to the place of women being subordinate to men.

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy
Mr Darcy is described as “the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world”. However, Darcy’s reserved nature stems as much from his shyness and inability to be comfortable around persons he does not know as it does from his pride. His love for Elizabeth despite her family’s obvious shortcomings prove that there is more to Mr Darcy beneath his proud demeanor.

Mr Charles Bingley
“Good looking and gentleman like… [with] a pleasant countenance and easy, unaffected manners”, it is no surprise that the young bachelor is a favourite among all of the inhabitants of Hertfordshire; especially the young ladies. Bingley’s overall appeal is slighted only by his relation to such prideful people as his sisters Caroline and Louisa.

Mr. William Collin

The character Mr Collins is the neohew of Mr.Bennet and also is a clergyman. He is 25 years of age and is the heir to the property that Mr. Bennet owns due the fact Mr. Bennet has five Daughters. His character can be said of a bit boastful via his manner on speaking of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. The author states Mr. Collins as ‘not a sensible man, and the deficiency of nature had been but little assisted by education or society.” From this it is seen that Mr. Collins is a character that goes based on his instinct and not his common sense. The characters around him see him as prideful but he is seen as a person in good standing with Mrs. Bennet when he shows interest in marrying her daughter Elizabeth.