Mary has a tendency to side with any opinion other than that of those around her, which automatically sets her apart. She generally opposes any suggestion of social activities that her sisters enjoy. She prefers to read alone, play the piano and sing. Unfortunately, his skills are severely lacking when it comes to his musical hobbies. Obviously, at the Netherfield ball that the Bennet family is attending, Mary is going to play the piano for everyone, which also includes some lyrical notes in the melody. Austen then uses other characters to describe Mary's song as the least pleasant moment at the ball. This lightens the mood and gives the reader something to laugh about amidst the drama emanating from Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. When they dance at the ball, they discuss Mr. Wickham and Elizabeth discovers that Mr. Wickham has no credibility. With the addition of Mary Bennet, her horrible musical numbers, and her dull personality, Austen adds some sparkle to the situation. By adding these characters, Pride and Prejudice turns into a roller coaster novel that takes it to a whole new level. Austen makes it clear through her depiction of Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, and Mary that those who only care about the opinions of others will end up making fools of themselves. Readers learn to enjoy these scenes since laughable situations appear in the middle of the dramatic scenes, making the reading easier to follow.