Question

What does the couple's argument in the excerpt, Of Pride & Prejudice, portray in regards to how the couple feel toward their daughters?

A. portrays their equal and unwavering love for their daughters



B. portrays their favoritism toward particular daughters



C. portrays their animosity over having had children in the first place



D. portrays that Elizabeth is the favorite daughter hands-down

Answer 1

The answer is letter B. portrays their favoritism toward particular daughters.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. Throughout the book, the narrator makes it clear that the parents do not regard all their daughters equally. Mr. Bennet has a clear favoritism toward Elizabeth. They have similarities in their personalities in the sense that they are both very clever and capable of amusing themselves even in absurd situations. Mrs. Bennet, on the other hand, has the sole purpose of seeing all her five daughters married, and does not care very much for intelligence. He favorite ones are Jane and Lydia. Jane is mild tempered and extremely beautiful, and Lydia is funny and outgoing - her impertinence goes unnoticed by her mother. Thus, the best option is letter B, since the couple shows favoritism toward particular daughters in their interactions throughout the book.