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Yes, he can be insensitive... Written by Mandy N (5/4/2007 5:04 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Recognizing that his daughters are silly..., penned by Kathi

I agree, it is not enough for Mr Bennet to recognize Kitty and Lydia as silly. As their father, discipline of the silly behaviour he is so sensible of is his responsility.
Mr Bennet is more ready to tease, mock or humour than to intervene.
I think Mr Bennet could do better. He has a sharp wit and his humour is enjoyable; traits which I suspect make readers too often ready to forgive his faults, in contrast to Mrs Bennet.

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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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