Avoiding Mrs. Bennet's nagging

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Avoiding Mrs. Bennet's nagging Written by Kathi (4/13/2010 7:06 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, There's also the possibility, penned by Nancy Ann

But if Mrs. Bennet's nagging really bothered Mr. Bennet, why does he exacerbate it? He could have avoided the whole scene with one sentence, but instead he draws it out. I think that that suggests that Mr. Bennet's behavior is, instead, explained by the amusement he gets from making his wife look silly.

Even if disliking Mrs. Bennet's nagging (if, indeed, she does nag) explains Mr. Bennet's behavior, it certainly doesn't excuse it. Stringing Mrs. Bennet along creates, or at least exacerbates, an unpleasant atmosphere in the household, and everyone who lives there suffers.

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The first deception Connie (4/12/2010 10:24 a.m.)

I thought for the pleasure of anoying his wife Elbè (4/12/2010 11:12 a.m.)
- I agree whole-heartedly with Elbe. nfm Melissa K (4/12/2010 12:09 p.m.)
I think he agrees with Mrs Bennet Akaruihi (4/12/2010 11:14 a.m.)
There's also the possibility Nancy Ann (4/12/2010 11:40 a.m.)
- Avoiding Mrs. Bennet's nagging Kathi (4/13/2010 7:06 p.m.)
  - fancied herself nervous Stephanie (4/13/2010 9:48 p.m.)
    - Ah, I should have read your note first! Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:50 p.m.)
    - Stirring up Mrs. Bennet's nerves Kathi (4/14/2010 7:13 a.m.)
  - I think we might prefer Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:48 p.m.)
    - Sympathy Kathi (4/14/2010 7:19 a.m.)
      - My perception is truly that   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 8:44 a.m.)
        
        Mrs. Bennett, the orginal drama queen! nfm   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:36 a.m.)
        
        So blinded -- and deafened -- by love?   Kathi (4/14/2010 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Who's to say...   Cheryl (4/14/2010 8:23 p.m.)
        
        I Agree   Lenora (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        Good point   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:37 p.m.)
        
        That is usually the case, I think   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        obliged to seek another branch of the subject   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:55 p.m.)
        
        Now, there's a lot of truth there too!   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 11:11 p.m.)
        
        What we do know...   Adrian (4/15/2010 2:14 p.m.)
        
        Do you have evidence from the book for this?   Connie (4/14/2010 9:51 p.m.)
He had always intended to visit him Stephanie (4/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
- You're right. Missed that. nfm Connie (4/12/2010 2:49 p.m.)

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