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How long have Mr. and Mrs. Bennet been married?
How long have Mr. and Mrs. Bennet been married?
Twenty three years.
How many daughters do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have and name the ones we know so far?
How many daughters do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have and name the ones we know so far?
They have five daughters; the ones we know so far are Lydia, Jane, and Lizzy.
Who is moving into Netherfield Park?
Who is moving into Netherfield Park?
Mr. Bingley, a single man of large fortune.
Why is Mr. Bingley's arrival important to Mrs. Bennet?
Why is Mr. Bingley's arrival important to Mrs. Bennet?
Who is Mr. Bennet's favorite daughter?
Who is Mr. Bennet's favorite daughter?
Where is Lizzy in the family order?
Where is Lizzy in the family order?
Who is another Bennet daughter?
Who is another Bennet daughter?
What does a fortnight mean?
What does a fortnight mean?
What do we know about Lydia?
What do we know about Lydia?
What do we know about Mary?
What do we know about Mary?
Describe Mr. Bingley.
Describe Mr. Bingley.
Describe Mr. Darcy.
Describe Mr. Darcy.
What do we know about Jane Bennet?
What do we know about Jane Bennet?
How did Catherine and Lydia fare at the ball?
How did Catherine and Lydia fare at the ball?
Why are Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy friends?
Why are Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy friends?
Is Mr. Hurst also a wealthy man?
Is Mr. Hurst also a wealthy man?
Who are the Lucases?
Who are the Lucases?
Who is Lizzy's best friend?
Who is Lizzy's best friend?
How does Mary explain the difference between pride and vanity?
How does Mary explain the difference between pride and vanity?
Does Eliza or Lizzy like the Bingleys?
Does Eliza or Lizzy like the Bingleys?
Do the Bingleys like any of the Bennets?
Do the Bingleys like any of the Bennets?
Who seems to be interested in Lizzy?
Who seems to be interested in Lizzy?
How does Mr. Darcy praise Lizzy indirectly?
How does Mr. Darcy praise Lizzy indirectly?
What has arrived in Meryton for the winter?
What has arrived in Meryton for the winter?
Who is particularly pleased by the militia's arrival and why?
Who is particularly pleased by the militia's arrival and why?
What happens to Jane?
What happens to Jane?
What does Mr. Darcy consider an accomplished lady?
What does Mr. Darcy consider an accomplished lady?
What was Eliza's remark about such women?
What was Eliza's remark about such women?
Why does Mrs. Bennet not want Jane moved?
Why does Mrs. Bennet not want Jane moved?
What is Lydia like?
What is Lydia like?
What promise does Lydia extract from Mr. Bingley?
What promise does Lydia extract from Mr. Bingley?
What will Mr. Darcy not do at the end of this chapter?
What will Mr. Darcy not do at the end of this chapter?
What were Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy arguing about?
What were Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy arguing about?
Why would Darcy never marry Elizabeth?
Why would Darcy never marry Elizabeth?
Who is jealous of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy?
Who is jealous of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy?
How does Miss Bingley irritate Mr. Darcy?
How does Miss Bingley irritate Mr. Darcy?
How is Darcy considerate of Elizabeth at the end of the chapter?
How is Darcy considerate of Elizabeth at the end of the chapter?
Why does Caroline Bingley ask Elizabeth to walk around the room with her?
Why does Caroline Bingley ask Elizabeth to walk around the room with her?
What are Darcy's two reasons for not joining in the walk?
What are Darcy's two reasons for not joining in the walk?
What are Darcy and Elizabeth arguing about?
What are Darcy and Elizabeth arguing about?
What is Mr. Darcy's defect according to Elizabeth?
What is Mr. Darcy's defect according to Elizabeth?
What is Elizabeth's defect according to Mr. Darcy?
What is Elizabeth's defect according to Mr. Darcy?
Why does Caroline change the subject?
Why does Caroline change the subject?
How does Mrs. Bennet receive her two daughters?
How does Mrs. Bennet receive her two daughters?
Who was very glad to see them?
Who was very glad to see them?
Who is Mr. Collins?
Who is Mr. Collins?
What is Mr. Collins's occupation?
What is Mr. Collins's occupation?
Why is Mr. Collins coming to Longbourn?
Why is Mr. Collins coming to Longbourn?
Why will Mr. Collins receive Longbourn and not the girls?
Why will Mr. Collins receive Longbourn and not the girls?
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
What seems to be Lady Catherine's relationship with Mr. Collins?
What seems to be Lady Catherine's relationship with Mr. Collins?
What is Lady Catherine's daughter like?
What is Lady Catherine's daughter like?
What does Mr. Bennet really think of Mr. Collins?
What does Mr. Bennet really think of Mr. Collins?
Why has Mr. Collins really come to Longbourn?
Why has Mr. Collins really come to Longbourn?
Who is Mr. Collins's first choice for marriage?
Who is Mr. Collins's first choice for marriage?
Describe Mr. Wickham.
Describe Mr. Wickham.
Why had Mr. Wickham come to Meryton?
Why had Mr. Wickham come to Meryton?
What happens when Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham see each other?
What happens when Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham see each other?
Where is everyone going on the next evening?
Where is everyone going on the next evening?
How long has Wickham known Darcy?
How long has Wickham known Darcy?
How was Wickham acquainted with the Darcy family?
How was Wickham acquainted with the Darcy family?
What was to happen according to the elder Mr. Darcy's will?
What was to happen according to the elder Mr. Darcy's will?
What actually happened after the eldest Mr. Darcy's death?
What actually happened after the eldest Mr. Darcy's death?
According to Wickham, what kinds of pride does Mr. Darcy possess?
According to Wickham, what kinds of pride does Mr. Darcy possess?
Describe Miss Darcy.
Describe Miss Darcy.
How is Lady Catherine related to Mr. Darcy?
How is Lady Catherine related to Mr. Darcy?
Who is infatuated with Mr. Wickham?
Who is infatuated with Mr. Wickham?
What is to take place on Tuesday?
What is to take place on Tuesday?
What does Elizabeth find out from Mr. Collins?
What does Elizabeth find out from Mr. Collins?
Who is not at the dance and why?
Who is not at the dance and why?
Whom is Elizabeth angry with?
Whom is Elizabeth angry with?
Who asks Elizabeth to dance?
Who asks Elizabeth to dance?
What does Elizabeth find out about Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy?
What does Elizabeth find out about Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy?
What three people embarrass Elizabeth during the evening and how?
What three people embarrass Elizabeth during the evening and how?
What three reasons does Mr. Collins give for wanting to marry?
What three reasons does Mr. Collins give for wanting to marry?
Why has Mr. Collins chosen Elizabeth?
Why has Mr. Collins chosen Elizabeth?
Why does Mr. Collins not believe that Elizabeth is refusing him?
Why does Mr. Collins not believe that Elizabeth is refusing him?
What does Mr. Bennet say to Elizabeth?
What does Mr. Bennet say to Elizabeth?
What does Mrs. Bennet promise Lizzy?
What does Mrs. Bennet promise Lizzy?
Now whom does Mr. Collins seem interested in?
Now whom does Mr. Collins seem interested in?
What does Caroline Bingley's letter say?
What does Caroline Bingley's letter say?
Whom does Caroline say that Charles Bingley will marry?
Whom does Caroline say that Charles Bingley will marry?
How does Elizabeth explain Caroline's letter?
How does Elizabeth explain Caroline's letter?
Whom is Mr. Collins going to marry?
Whom is Mr. Collins going to marry?
Why is Charlotte pleased?
Why is Charlotte pleased?
Why is Elizabeth upset?
Why is Elizabeth upset?
How long does Mr. Collins stay away?
How long does Mr. Collins stay away?
Why is Jane upset?
Why is Jane upset?
Why is Mrs. Bennet so upset?
Why is Mrs. Bennet so upset?
Who refuses to think badly of Charles Bingley?
Who refuses to think badly of Charles Bingley?
Who thinks that Charles is being manipulated by his sisters?
Who thinks that Charles is being manipulated by his sisters?
Who is the 'worst of men'?
Who is the 'worst of men'?
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Study Notes
Bennet Family Dynamics
- Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have been married for twenty-three years and have five daughters: Lydia, Jane, and Lizzy are introduced first.
- Mr. Bennet favors Lizzy, who is his second daughter, while Lydia is noted as the youngest and Mary is characterized as reflective and knowledgeable.
Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy
- Mr. Bingley is a wealthy single man who moves into Netherfield Park; his fortune attracts Mrs. Bennet's interest in securing a marriage for one of her daughters.
- Mr. Bingley is depicted as agreeable and handsome, compatible with Jane, the most accomplished daughter.
- Mr. Darcy, contrastingly, is described as tall, handsome, but proud and disagreeable; he shows a peculiar interest in Lizzy despite his aloof demeanor.
Social Gatherings and Interactions
- At a ball, Lydia and Catherine never lack dance partners, highlighting their social popularity.
- Elizabeth has mixed feelings about the Bingley sisters, finding them pretentious while feeling a cordial connection with Charles Bingley.
- Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy engage in debates about pride and vanity, with Darcy subtly complimenting Lizzy's attractiveness.
Arrival of the Militia
- The militia's arrival in Meryton excites Lydia and Catherine due to their attraction to soldiers in uniform, shifting their social focus.
Relationships and Marriage Proposals
- Mr. Collins, the Bennet's cousin and a clergyman, is introduced as a potential suitor for the Bennet daughters, particularly aiming for Jane or, failing that, Lizzy.
- Despite initial reluctance, Collins insists that a refusal from Elizabeth is merely a formality, believing she will eventually accept him.
Mr. Wickham and His Connection to Darcy
- Mr. Wickham is introduced as a charming new character known to Darcy; their reaction to each other is visibly charged, suggesting past animosities.
- Wickham relates a grievance against Darcy, claiming he was wronged by him, revealing layers of familial and social complexity regarding inheritance and expectations.
Charlotte Lucas's Marriage
- Charlotte Lucas decides to marry Mr. Collins, much to Elizabeth's dismay. Charlotte's motivation for the marriage stems from securing her future and financial stability.
- Elizabeth struggles with disappointment over Charlotte's choice, reflecting her values of love and happiness in marriage versus practicality.
Social and Familial Expectations
- Mrs. Bennet voices her frustration over social inconveniences, while Jane remains optimistic about Mr. Bingley's affections despite a lack of correspondence.
- Elizabeth suspects that Mr. Bingley is being influenced negatively by his sisters, which adds tension to the narrative surrounding partnerships and perceptions.
Conclusion of the Section
- The narrative illustrates Elizabeth's growing awareness of societal pressures surrounding marriage and the dynamics affecting individual wishes versus familial expectations.
- The differences between characters hint at broader themes of pride, prejudice, and social standing that will continue to evolve through ensuing chapters.
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