Evaluating Mr. and Mrs. Bennet as ParentsIn the 21st century, the definition of a "good parent" remains unclear and vague. It basically depends on the judgment of the parent who raises their children in the manner they deem appropriate. The same is true in the 18th century and in all the centuries before and beyond. Parenting styles can be influenced by society's expectations and ideas about what "good parenting" is. This goes for Mr. and Mrs. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Their relative roles can be compared to those of a mother blinded by appearance, placing great importance on wealth and status, and a father who looks beyond appearances to delve deeper into a person's character. Mr and Mrs Bennet live in Longbourn, Hertfordshire and have five daughters and no sons. They are a middle-class family; this is why Mr. and Mrs. Bennet desperately want to see their daughters marry well to safeguard their future. In the search for a husband for their daughters, Mr. Bennet values ​​romantic union while Mrs. Bennet values ​​social status. The first chapter sets the scene for the novel, highlighting the tension between these two very different characters. It begins with Mr. Bennet mocking his wife: Mr. Bennet understands the importance of Mr. Bingley's visit but highlights his disinterest: "Surely you are too scrupulous." » (Chapter One) For Mrs. Bennet, it is more important to marry off her daughters to eligible young people. men without regard for their emotional well-being, "She was a mean-spirited woman, poorly informed and of uncertain character." (Chapter One) This can be considered a bad con...... middle of paper ...... with only one worry - marriage. In the 18th century, class was of great importance. The class covered a wide range of aspects of society and wealth. The way people behaved and misbehaved characterized them as a member of the social group. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. The relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet appears to be false. They share very little in common, with Mrs. Bennet spending her time marrying off her daughters and Mr. Bennet escaping into his books. But on a deeper level, if one of them got sick, one would be hurt just as much as the other. When it comes to their relationship with their daughters, Mr. Bennet shows signs of love and care as much as Mrs. Bennet does in her own way, and they are good father and mother to the extent that no one is a perfect human being or a perfect parent.