Cutting off an Entailment
In Part I of Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, I mentioned that Mr. Bennet's plan to provide for his family after his death was to have a son who would join with Mr. Bennet in cutting off the entail. This…
Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, Part II
In Part I of Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, I discussed some of the flaws in Mr. Bennet's plan to provide for his family through fathering a son. Today in Part II, I am going to discuss some of the…
Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, Part I
Longbourn estate is entailed on the male line. Mr. Bennet, Longbourn's current owner, has no sons. Therefore the Bennet daughters must marry or face a lives of poverty following their father's death. And of course, if Mr. Bennet did have…
What Darcy paid to induce Wickham to marry Lydia
One of the ways that Darcy displays his love for Elizabeth is when he tracks down Lydia and Wickham following their elopement and pays the expenses for their wedding. We don't know how much exactly he had to spend, beyond…
Just a Quick Note
I am going to but a halt to the character descriptions for the time being. I think I've hit most of the important Pride & Prejudice characters and I want to get to more interesting post topics, such as analysis…
Caroline Bingley, Basic Character Information
Basic Information: Age: Unknown, I would guess somewhere in her early twenties Physical Characteristics: Handsome and apparently has a figure worth showing off (or at least thinks she does). Personality Characteristics: Caroline Bingley is not one of Elizabeth Bennet's favorite…
Charles Bingley, Basic Character Information
Basic Information: Age: 23 at the beginning of the novel Spouse: Jane Bennet (end of novel) Other Family:two sisters, Caroline Bingley and Louisa Hurst Physical Characteristics: Bingley is described as being "good looking" and "handsome" with a "pleasant countenance." He…
George Wickham, Basic Character Information
George Wickham is basically lacking in good character but his bad traits cause enough problems to warrant giving him a profile. Basic Information: Given Name: George Age: Unknown, but nearly the same age as Darcy. Primary Residence: Where ever is…
Mrs. Reynolds, Basic Character Information
Mrs. Reynolds is the housekeeper at Pemberley, a former roommate of mine described her as "the Darcy pimp." Basic Information: Given Name: Unknown Primary Residence: Pemberley Physical Characteristics: Mrs. Reynolds is elderly and respectable looking. Personality Characteristics: Mrs. Reynolds is…
Lady Anne Darcy, Basic Character Information
Lady Anne Darcy is the deceased mother of Fitzwilliam and Georgiana Darcy. Basic Information: Maiden Name: Fitzwilliam Age: Deceased, but if she were alive, old enough to have a son in his late twenties and young enough to have a…