Mr. Bennet vs. Mr. Bingley's social status
Posted by Sandy on November 20, 1997 at 10:41:28:
In response to Social Status, written by Constanza on November 19, 1997 at 10:34:45
] If Mr. Bennet was a landed gentleman and Mr. Bingley's fortune was originated in commerce, doesn't it follow that the Bennets' social status was higher than the Bingleys'?
Yes, but the Bennets were not as well off financially as Mr. Bingley. A match between Mary and Mr. Bingley was, in short, a happy arrangement. Lucky for them, they fell in love!
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