Mr Bennet Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
“You mistake me….”
A
“You mistake me , my dear I have a high respect for your nerves”
2
Q
what is the significance of “one has all the goodness and the other all the appearance of it”
A
sarcasm - shows his dry sense of humour and intelligence above his wife’s
3
Q
“An unhappy alternative….”
A
“An unhappy alternative is before you… your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr collins, and I will never see you again if you do”
4
Q
significance of “An unhappy alternative is before you… Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr collins and I will never see you again if you do”
A
Defends ELizabeth’s right to choose - contrats with Mrs Bennet’s priorities
