P&P 10-16

"Miss Bingley was then sorry that she had proposed the delay, for her jealousy and dislike of one sister much exceeded her affection for the other" (44).

Miss Bingley here is a real bitch. She tries to be so nice, but she doesn't feel that way at all. Her hate of Elizabeth made her so-called "affection" for Jane really small in comparison, especially since it was really small to begin with. It makes you wonder how she and Mr. Bingley could have been brought up in the same house! I just think this quote really summarizes her personality well, because it shows how she's trying to hide her dislike and force herself to be a person she's not (for Mr. Darcy).

"Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he was listening to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance , and except in an occasional glance at Elixabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure" (51).

I like this. It shows how crazy Mr. Collins is and how playful Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth are. Mr. Collins is obviously silly, or the two wouldn't get so much enjoyment out of his antics. It has already been established that Lizzy likes silly things, and since she is her father's favorite, it is only common sense they would share the same traits. This kind of kills three birds with one stone in portraying the personalities of Mr. Collins, Mr. Bennet, and Lizzy.