Final answer:
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner in 'Pride and Prejudice' are Jane Bennet's caring aunt and uncle; Mrs. Gardiner helps by taking Jane to London for a change of scenery and to introduce her to new people.
Step-by-step explanation:
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are Jane Bennet's aunt and uncle in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. They are supportive and sensible relatives who care deeply for her wellbeing. Mrs. Gardiner offers to help Jane by inviting her to London and providing her with a change of scene after Jane's disappointment in love with Mr. Bingley, maintaining a watchful and caring presence in her life.
The correct answer to the question is B) Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are Jane's close relatives, as Jane Austen portrays them as kind, middle-class people who are related to Jane on her mother's side, and D) Mrs. Gardiner offers to take Jane to visit her in London and introduce her to eligible suitors.