'Pride and Prejudice' Essay - Mrs. Bennet is right to think she can influence her daughters in whom they should marry

In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', the character of Mrs. Bennet is seen as a rather bothersome mother desperately trying to marry her daughters off. However, her concern of her daughters' marriages is within reason in the restricted and patriarchal society they live in. Being their mother, Mrs. Bennet has the right to think that her wishes would be respected. Not only would her daughters' future dignity and status be at risk if they do …

…Mr. Bennet, is thought by Mrs. Bennet to be an ideal partner because apart from the name of marriage, the family property would also be secured. Even though eventually Mrs. Bennet does not succeed in persuading her daughters who to marry, her intentions are for good reasons. The choice of marriage is vital in maintaining the reputation and composure of herself and her daughters. It is also fundamental in the family's future security and happiness.