In his library at Longbourn.
Mr. Bennet spent most of his time in his library, where he could be found reading and escaping from the chaos of his household.
in his library at Longbourn
Mr. Bennet seems to have spent most of his time in his study.
Mr. Bennet thinks that Kitty and Lydia are silly because they never think of anything serious or important. All they worry about is boys, parties, and balls. They spend a lot of time giggling and flirting.
Mr Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Bennet, Mary Bennet, Kitty Bennet, Lydia Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Bingley, Bingley Sisters, Charlotte Lucas, Mr. Collins, Mr. Wickham, The Gardiners, Lady Catherine De Bourgh, Miss De Bourgh, Etc.
Mr. Bennet shocks Mrs. Bennet by agreeing to Elizabeth's marriage to Mr. Darcy, despite Mrs. Bennet's objections. This decision goes against Mrs. Bennet's wishes and expectations, causing her surprise and distress.
Mr. Bennet had some kind of limitation on his ability to will his estate to his family; Austen says that Mr. Bennet's property may only be inherited by a mal. After Mr. Bennet's death his land will go to Mr. Collins, his closest male relative.
Mrs. Bennet wanted Mr. Bennet to take the family to Brighton.
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He gives her different bits of advice, but the most important is to rethink her engagement to Darcy.
At the end of "Pride and Prejudice," Elizabeth Bennet marries Mr. Darcy, Jane Bennet marries Mr. Bingley, Lydia Bennet marries Mr. Wickham, and Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins.
Mrs. Bennet accused Mr. Bennet of always giving their daughter Lydia the preference.
Mr. Bennet was pleased with Elizabeth for rejecting the proposal.