Chapters 23-28
Before you read
22 How do you think the story will end for each of the main characters?
After you read
Answer questions about this part of the book. a Who marries whom?
Whose fortune makes one of the weddings possible?
Who is unhappy about one or more of the marriages?
'For what do we live, if not to amuse our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn?' What does Mr Bennet's remark tell us about his own character and attitudes? Do you agree with him?
Discuss how much you admire: a Mr Bennet, as a father.
b Mrs Bennet, as a mother. c Mr Darcy, as a brother. d Jane Bennet, as a sister.
e Mr Collins, as a church minister.