Oct 14, 2013
The Youthful Folly of Mr. Bennet
"Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humour, which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind, had very early in their marriage put an end to all real affection for her" (155).
References:
Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. NY: Norton Critical Editions, 2001. Print.
I have a great appreciation for this particular quotation because I think that it highlights a common problem with the Regency period's stereotypical marriage. There was so much emphasis on superficial qualities such as money, youth, beauty and accomplishments and as a result so little time was allotted to actually get to know your intended.