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Mr. Bennet's heir is Mr. Collins.
Though Mr. Bennet has five daughters, none can be the heiress, because the estate is entailed. The entailment states that the heir has to be male. The result is that because Mr. Bennet has no son, the estate must be left to the next male in line, who is a cousin.
The entailment is not something that was automatic under English law. Estates could be left to daughters, and were, unless some owner wrote the entailment into a deed or will.
Since Rosings is not entailed, Anne de Bourgh is able to inherit the estate. Her situation provides an interesting counterpoise to that of the Bennet girls.
Mr. Bennet is not necessarily a better parent compared to Mrs. Bennet. While he may be more sensible and perceptive in certain situations, he can also be negligent and dismissive towards his family members, particularly in his lack of preparation for the future of his daughters. Both parents have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to parenting.
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Who are the characters in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen?
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.
How does Mr. Bennet shock Mrs. Bennet?
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.
What will happen to the bennet property after the death of mr bennet?
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.
In Pride and Prejudice where does Mrs Bennet want Mr Bennet to take the family for the summer?
Mrs. Bennet wanted Mr. Bennet to take the family to Brighton.
Why did mr. bennet married mrs. bennet?
appearance
Why did mr bennet marry mrs bennet?
appearance
Who marries who in Pride and Prejudice the novel?
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.
Which of their daughters did Mrs. Bennet accuse Mr. Bennet of always giving HER the preference?
Mrs. Bennet accused Mr. Bennet of always giving their daughter Lydia the preference.
What was Mr. Bennet reaction when he learned of Elizabeth proposal of marriage?
Mr. Bennet was pleased with Elizabeth for rejecting the proposal.
Although Mr. Bennet thought that he did not like Mr. Darcy, how did Mr. Bennet react to the news of Elizabeth's engagement to Mr. Darcy?
incredulous
Which of their daughters did Mrs. Bennet accuse Mr. Bennet of always giving her the perference?
Elizabeth Bennet
Where was Mr. Bennet during the dance in chapter 3 of Pride and Prejudice?
Mr. Bennet had stayed home reading a book.
