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Mrs. Bennet

femaleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 23

Anxious mother intent on marrying off daughters, prone to nervousness and shallow judgments. Mrs. Bennet visits Netherfield, delays Jane's return, praises the estate, and pushes for a Netherfield ball Mrs. Bennet reacts with intense jealousy and resentment toward the marriage, fearing loss of estate

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