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The business of her life Written by Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:57 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Jane & Mrs B, penned by Annette J

] My assesment of the sisters and their relationship to their mother has generally been that she is the closest in temperment to the flighty Kitty and Lydia, fondest of Jane, intimidated by Elizabeth, and tolerates poor Mary. I also don't underestimate Mrs B, as she has an unenviable task in trying to marry off five daughters with no fortune..she also has little help from Mr B, although he did go to see Bingley

"It was the business of [Mrs. Bennet's] life to get her daughters married."--Perhaps she preferred her daughters in the order in which she thought they could assist her with that business. Jane because of her beauty and Lydia because of her liveliness seemed the most likely to snare husbands who could then promote marriages for the other--er, less adept--girls. Lizzie's temperament was probably seen by Mrs. Bennet as a definite disability in the marriage arena and she probably figured Lizzy would be no help to her at all.

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The Bennet Sisters -- basic descriptions kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:33 a.m.)

Lizzy and Jane Hannah M (1/11/2004 2:25 a.m.)
- JA's irony here? Ramya (1/11/2004 3:15 a.m.)
  - Lizzy Not Mother's Favorite Annette J (1/11/2004 7:02 a.m.)
    - But Jane is one of Mrs Bennet's favorites, and kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:30 a.m.)
      - Jane & Mrs B Annette J (1/11/2004 7:58 a.m.)
        
        The business of her life Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:57 p.m.)
      - Yes ...   Line (1/11/2004 12:43 p.m.)
        
        Yes, the only times   Ramya (1/11/2004 1:00 p.m.)
        
        "Running on in that wild manner..."   Diana (1/11/2004 6:59 p.m.)
        
        I agree, Line!   Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:55 a.m.)
    - Lizzie's superior intelligence? Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:44 p.m.)
      - A Gentle Reminder not to discuss ahead kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:50 p.m.)
        
        Point taken... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
- Smiles Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:24 a.m.)
  - She smiles too much? Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:37 a.m.)
    - "She smiles too much" Vanessa M (1/12/2004 9:51 p.m.)
      - Okay, I didn't laugh...   Tori Marie (1/13/2004 1:46 a.m.)
        
        smiles too much   Karrie (1/13/2004 8:57 a.m.)
        
        The tide of his popularity...   Vanessa M (1/13/2004 6:10 p.m.)
        
        For half of the evening.   Kristi (1/14/2004 12:08 a.m.)
        
        That's a good point   kathleen (elder) (1/14/2004 8:26 a.m.)
        
        Did Lizzy contribute?   Lucy Jean (1/16/2004 1:28 a.m.)
        
        Interesting take   Ramya (1/16/2004 1:47 a.m.)
        
        Excellent point, Vanessa M!   Line (1/13/2004 7:39 p.m.)
      - Sorry Nasima (1/13/2004 5:53 a.m.)
      - Actually...   BarbaraB (1/13/2004 10:38 p.m.)
        
        Narrator   Vanessa M (1/14/2004 8:31 a.m.)
        
        I see...   BarbaraB (1/15/2004 7:46 p.m.)
The sisters Nasima (1/11/2004 4:14 a.m.)
- P&P2's Lydia kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:16 a.m.)
  - The actress who played Kitty Karrie (1/13/2004 8:47 a.m.)
    - How differently we see things! kathleen (elder) (1/13/2004 9:04 a.m.)
      - Heavens! I hope I haven't offended Karrie (1/13/2004 2:34 p.m.)
- Lonely Mary JOhanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 8:31 a.m.)
  - Odd girl out Tara O'Donnell (1/11/2004 9:35 a.m.)
    - needing to be noticed Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 9:55 a.m.)
      - In chapter six...   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:12 a.m.)
        
        Marys inferiority   Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 10:38 a.m.)
        
        Comparison   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 11:02 a.m.)
        
        Mary is seeking a role.   Mandy N (1/11/2004 11:48 a.m.)
        
        More about Mary   Johanna Elisabet (1/12/2004 6:50 a.m.)
        
        Daddy   Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:27 p.m.)
        
        Mary - A "nerd" of her time   Chandra S (1/11/2004 3:04 p.m.)
        
        Excellent points!   Diana (1/11/2004 7:12 p.m.)
        
        Her father's disdain   Kristi (1/12/2004 7:55 p.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet as a father of young children   Kathi (1/13/2004 9:46 a.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet, as a Regency-era father   Johanna Elisabet (1/13/2004 2:47 p.m.)
        
        Tutors   Ramya (1/14/2004 3:32 a.m.)
Kitty asks Lizzy about the next ball, Linda (1/11/2004 6:43 a.m.)
- That certainly does make more sense kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:05 a.m.)
  - The hat Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:02 a.m.)
    - You're right ... (tiny spoiler) Line (1/11/2004 1:01 p.m.)
      - Rather than writing "spoiler" -- kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
    - Lizzy and repartee Gill (1/12/2004 3:23 a.m.)
- I think so too Alessia (1/11/2004 8:29 a.m.)
- Interesting how differently we can see things Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - He is the promotor Ann2 (1/11/2004 2:46 p.m.)
Strictly speaking Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:07 p.m.)
- He did think well of Elizabeth's (and Jane's) sense, IMO kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:18 p.m.)
  - You're right... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:21 p.m.)

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