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So Indifferent Written by Robbin (5/22/2010 9:53 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Another good quality, penned by Line

One question, you do not mean completely indifferent? I don’t think Mr. Bennet is completely indifferent to his family’s future but whatever level of concern he has (I do think it is not great) it is and was never able to spur him to action in some areas such at educating his daughters, in saving money and saying no despite the sure disruption of the peace. His selfishness and natural indolence is often stronger than his concern. (:D)

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Mr. Bennet (Final Analysis) The Good, the Bad and the Ugly BarbaraB (5/22/2010 3:12 a.m.)

Looking at Mr. Bennet with modern sensibility Karen G (5/22/2010 11:21 a.m.)
Genuine Feeling Robbin (5/22/2010 10:30 a.m.)
Too bad, so sad... Roisin (5/22/2010 10:23 a.m.)
- Mr. Bennet, helpless? Robbin (5/22/2010 11:28 a.m.)
  - Elizabeth judging her father... Karen G (5/23/2010 8:04 p.m.)
    - Lizzy’s opinion Robbin (5/23/2010 10:34 p.m.)
  - I agree Kathleen Glancy (5/22/2010 1:11 p.m.)
    - property consisted almost entirely in an estate of two thousand a Stephanie (5/22/2010 6:01 p.m.)
      - You are correct, I was over-simplifying. But Kathleen Glancy (5/23/2010 12:16 p.m.)
      - The Bennet girls and Mrs. B could no more afford... Adrian (5/22/2010 6:12 p.m.)
    - Mr. Bennet did little to help his girls find husbands Anne-Marie (5/22/2010 5:11 p.m.)
      - Going to London Karen G (5/22/2010 5:27 p.m.)
        
        Realistic Characters BarbaraB (5/23/2010 9:50 p.m.)
    - We wouldn't have this story Karen G (5/22/2010 4:33 p.m.)
      - Sequel to Lost in Austen Lenora (5/22/2010 4:46 p.m.)
        
        I absolutely agree Line (5/22/2010 11:05 p.m.)
  - Helpless, no... Roisin (5/22/2010 12:57 p.m.)
    - agree with comment re gentleman's dignity Karen G (5/23/2010 8:09 p.m.)
      - Mr. Bennet not showing visible concern is not a problem BarbaraB (5/23/2010 10:18 p.m.)
    - Mr. Collins is not a tough nut to crack Robbin (5/22/2010 5:00 p.m.)
    - governess Bridget D (5/22/2010 1:26 p.m.)
Another good quality Line (5/22/2010 8:55 a.m.)
- So Indifferent Robbin (5/22/2010 9:53 a.m.)
  - No, not entirely indifferent! Line (5/22/2010 10:29 p.m.)
    - Parents Karen G (5/23/2010 1:34 a.m.)
      - Mr Bennet didn't have a brother Kathleen Glancy (5/23/2010 10:37 a.m.)
        
        Ah, thanks for the clarification! nfm Karen G (5/23/2010 5:00 p.m.)
  - Kind of Micawberish Connie (5/22/2010 1:15 p.m.)
    - Good points! (:D) nfm Robbin (5/22/2010 5:11 p.m.)
Great analysis of a complex character. On the surface AnnetteJ (5/22/2010 8:00 a.m.)
- Funny, I thought just the opposite Connie (5/22/2010 1:01 p.m.)
  - Defence of Mrs Bennet? Bridget D (5/23/2010 7:51 a.m.)
    - Why "blame"? Karen G (5/23/2010 5:09 p.m.)
      - IMO Lydia was just "Naturally bad." Adrian (5/23/2010 6:28 p.m.)
        
        Yeah - I tend to agree Karen G (5/23/2010 9:11 p.m.)
    - I hate to seem like I'm nitpicking but... Elizabeth K (5/23/2010 10:22 a.m.)
      - Being a Governess BarbaraB (5/23/2010 8:44 p.m.)
        
        Yes, I realise that many governesses had a hard life... Elizabeth K (5/24/2010 4:42 a.m.)
      - Governessing Bridget D (5/23/2010 3:10 p.m.)
- Am I alone in having sympathy for Mrs Bennet? AnnetteJ (5/22/2010 10:17 a.m.)
  - main reason for no sympathy for Mrs. B - JA herself Karen G (5/23/2010 7:36 p.m.)
  - Mrs Bennet and sympathy Bridget D (5/22/2010 1:30 p.m.)
    - Same here Line (5/22/2010 10:50 p.m.)
- Insensible Robbin (5/22/2010 9:51 a.m.)
  - Mrs. Bennet is childish Anne-Marie (5/22/2010 5:24 p.m.)

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