1. "'If I can but see one of my daughters happily settled at Netherfield,' said Mrs. Bennet to her husband, 'and all the others equally well married, I shall have nothing to wish for,'" (Austen 5)

I chose this quote because it clearly sets up Mrs. Bennet's character and displays her true goals. Mrs. Bennet has the same dreams for her children as any mother does, but she just expresses her feelings about them way too much. She obsesses over her daughters being married to rich men because that is all that will make her happy. She needs her daughters to marry men of a higher class so that she may keep her pride and not feel ashamed that her children are not at a respectable level in society. Having men like Mr. Bingley introduced in the novel just increases Mrs. Bennet's happiness because he is the kind of man Mrs. Bennet desires for her daughters.

2. "I know you do; and it is that which make the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others!" (10)

I chose this quote because it directly relates to the differences between Jane and Elizabeth. In this quote, Elizabeth brings up Jane's pleasant attitude that she has towards everyone which is not always the best quality to have. Jane's attitude, even though it may not be the smartest way to deal with people, it is definitely a perfect way to attract a wealthy husband.