Mr. Bennet's protection from being jilted himself

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Mr. Bennet's protection from being jilted himself Written by Aaron (4/28/2010 2:01 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr Bennett's philosophy, penned by Heather Leigh

I love this passage in the book, it always makes me think of my dad. Perhaps when Mr. Bennet teasingly suggests to Lizzie that Mr. Wickham is the man to break her heart, it's his way of saying don't take Wickham too seriously. If you are jilted in love than you have much in common with your peers and you don't have to leave home. Surely Mr. Bennet uses teasing as a way to imply that he would rather Lizzie not get married, at least right now.

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Advice to Lizzy from others regarding Wickham Karen G (4/27/2010 11:03 p.m.)

I have no objection to hearing it. Stephanie (4/29/2010 3:13 p.m.)
What I don't understand is.... Reeba (4/29/2010 2:13 p.m.)
Lizzy's replies Karen G (4/29/2010 2:08 p.m.)
Differences between Mr and Mrs Bennet's views on marriage Lou C (4/29/2010 8:00 a.m.)
I have always considered it a harmless joke Nina RG (4/29/2010 7:27 a.m.)
Why ... gianni (4/28/2010 8:32 p.m.)
Mr Bennett's philosophy Heather Leigh (4/28/2010 1:32 p.m.)
- Mr. Bennet's protection from being jilted himself Aaron (4/28/2010 2:01 p.m.)
  - a warning to Lizzie RobertaK (4/28/2010 4:59 p.m.)
  - Never been a fan of teasing. Having been the object of AnnetteJ (4/28/2010 3:26 p.m.)
    - I agree! NFM Norma (4/28/2010 10:41 p.m.)
    - Mr. Bennet a bully or bullied Aaron (4/28/2010 5:59 p.m.)
      - Elizabeth's humor vs Mr. Bennet's   BarbaraB (4/28/2010 8:01 p.m.)
        
        stock characters vs realistic characters   Heather Leigh (4/28/2010 9:09 p.m.)
        
        Literary Character Reference?   Lenora (5/3/2010 1:03 p.m.)
        
        Definitely realistic, IMO   Line (4/29/2010 9:32 a.m.)
        
        speaking w/out spoiling   Heather Leigh (4/29/2010 2:21 p.m.)
        
        Crossed in love   Adrian (4/29/2010 12:22 p.m.)
        
        cannot have a right to such very strong [] attachment.   Stephanie (4/29/2010 3:04 p.m.)
        
        A very good point, but I am not totally convinced. Parents   AnnetteJ (4/29/2010 6:52 a.m.)
Paternal Society Lenora (4/28/2010 9:32 a.m.)
Mr Bennet's sense of humor begins to wear thin. AnnetteJ (4/28/2010 7:59 a.m.)
- I can well imagine it Nancy Ann (4/28/2010 9:53 a.m.)

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