Light-hearted or exasperated?

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Light-hearted or exasperated? Written by Tracy W (5/3/2007 11:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I like to think that..., penned by Donna H

I agree that Mr Bennet bears responsibility for educating Kitty and Catherine if he doesn't want them to be silly, especially since his wife appears incapable of doing so.

I'm not sure if "light-hearted banter" or "meanness" are the only options for his motives though. Mr Bennet appears quite cynical - I think exasperation combined with cynicism may also be an explanation of his comments.

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Oh, dear, Mr Bennett Rose G (5/3/2007 8:41 a.m.)

I like to think that... Donna H (5/3/2007 9:33 p.m.)
- Light-hearted or exasperated? Tracy W (5/3/2007 11:08 p.m.)
  - That's the word: cynical (nfm) Maria Liourdi (5/4/2007 7:58 a.m.)
- "Only kidding" Kathi (5/3/2007 9:58 p.m.)
  - Yes, yes... Donna H (5/3/2007 10:19 p.m.)
I believe your view of Mr. Bennet is too severe. Marilynn (5/3/2007 2:51 p.m.)
- Recognizing that his daughters are silly... Kathi (5/3/2007 8:13 p.m.)
  - Yes, he can be insensitive... Mandy N (5/4/2007 5:04 p.m.)
very confusing... Anna Larie (5/3/2007 12:14 p.m.)
- " Mr. Bennet is being rather cold... Maria Liourdi (5/3/2007 6:54 p.m.)
A disappointing realization indeed Amy Elizabeth (5/3/2007 11:34 a.m.)
- Minds more vacant...and...their marriage money Gloria (5/3/2007 7:17 p.m.)
  - Probably not. due to reference to silly and ignorant Tracy W (5/3/2007 8:13 p.m.)
    - Yes, previously, Gloria (5/4/2007 9:16 p.m.)
    - "like other girls"??? Maria Liourdi (5/4/2007 8:16 a.m.)
      - Sarcasm and cynicism Tracy W (5/6/2007 5:18 p.m.)
      - Good point! At the moment it seems... Line (5/4/2007 8:19 a.m.)
- Difficult to tell difference between jokes and truth Tracy W (5/3/2007 5:29 p.m.)
- To play devil's advocate Jean B (5/3/2007 12:12 p.m.)
  - I disagree Amy Elizabeth (5/3/2007 4:08 p.m.)

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