MILES (Quote in Context)
"'Is it possible!' cried Elizabeth, when she had finished. 'Can it be possible that he will marry her?'... Most earnestly did she then entreat him to lose no more time before he wrote."
Elizabeth says this (obviously), she is referring to Wickham's offer and urges Mr. Bennet to accept it with haste.
Give an example of how today's reading related to the theme of the importance of reputation
Lydia's relationship with Wickham being seen as unacceptable and detrimental to the family reputation, The Bennet's valuing Lydia's marriage with Wickham over how happy it will leave Lydia, etc.
What does Wickham request in order for him to marry Lydia?
Wickham requests an annual sum from Mr. Bennet.
What were the societal norms regarding relationships without marriage at the time and how does it relate to the reading?
Lydia spends the night with Wickham and runs off with him without marrying him, highly unacceptable in society at the time.
"And they must marry! Yet he is such a man!"
Elizabeth says this (obviously), she is referring to their options concerning Wickham's offer and concludes that marrying Wickham, even though he's an awful person, is necessary to save their reputation.
How is Lydia's marriage with Wickham a "resolution"?
It will save her and the family's reputation and her relationship with Wickham will be acceptable in society if they marry.
How does Mrs. Bennet feel about Lydia's marriage with Wickham?
She is overjoyed by the fact that Lydia will be married at 16 and refers to Wickham with fondness.
How much money does Wickham request for marrying Lydia?
Lydia's share of the five thousand pounds once Mr. Bennet passes and one hundred pounds per year for the remainder of Mr. Bennet's life.
“How was it possible that such an idea should enter our brains! I felt a little uneasy- a little fearful of my sister’s happiness with him in marriage, because I knew that his conduct had not been always quite right.”
Kitty says this quote while talking to Elizabeth, she is telling Elizabeth that before Colonel Forster told them the family was unaware that Wickham wasn't likely going to marry Lydia. Kitty herself says that she thought poorly of their marriage due to the fact that she didn't think highly of Wickham.
How has the general opinion of Wickham changed in Longbourn?
After he ran off with Lydia most people think negatively of him and he is accused of owing money to most shopkeepers
What "expenses" does Wickham make in Brighton that put him one thousand pounds in debt?
Wickham is left with more than a thousand pounds worth of debt at Brighton from "gaming debts"
In what way has Regency art and music related to characters in the novel so far?
Answers may vary, ex: Darcy believes that accomplished women should have a thorough knowledge in music and art
"'I dislike it very much,' he replied; 'but it must be done.'"
Mr. Bennet says this to Jane after she offers to write a letter back to Wickham in his stead if he thinks it's too much of a pain, he states that he doesn't want to but it is necessary for him to do so
How does Mr. Bennet change towards Kitty after Lydia ran off? Be VERY specific
Mr. Bennet states that Kitty will not be allowed to go to Brighton and that she will be prohibited from bringing any officers home or attending any Balls. She will also be prohibited from going outside until she can "prove that she spends atleast 10 minutes being rational every day"
What is Mr. Bennet's regret?
He wishes that he had saved an annual sum in order to better provide for his family instead of spending his entire income each year
Could Wickham live off of the 100 pounds a year that he would get from Mr. Bennet?
Yes, he wouldn't have to work but he wouldn't be also able to live "comfortably"
"La! You are so strange! But I must tell you how it went off."
Lydia says this, she's giving Elizabeth the details about her recent marriage with Wickham
How much money does Mr. Bennet think that Mr. Gardiner must have given Wickham as incentive to marry Lydia? How do they conclude that this must be false?
Mr. Bennet says that Wickham would be a fool to marry Lydia for "anything less than ten thousand pounds." Jane concludes that this must be false since Mr. Gardiner also has to worry about his own children and couldn't even have given Wickham "half ten thousand pounds"
How does Mr. Bennet change towards Kitty after Lydia ran off? Be VERY specific
Mr. Bennet states that Kitty will not be allowed to go to Brighton and that she will be prohibited from bringing any officers home or attending any Balls. She will also be prohibited from going outside until she can "prove that she spends atleast 10 minutes being rational every day"
What is a Gig?
The Gig was a two wheeled carriage that was popular with country doctors.