No, they are not a dysfunctional family. They loved their girls and allowed them to make their own decisions and mistakes about their future. They did not force their girls to be as 'accomplished' as many of the high society girls of that day, nor forced them to marry for security instead of love. Yes, the mother was very concerned about her daughter's future, but in the end she relaxed as her husband's character balanced out her emotions. She definitely showed distaste for Darcy and his snobbery -as she thought, therefore not really caring for her daughters to consort with him or others like him, even though he (they) had alot of money. She ultimately let her girls choose...which in most part led to their happiness, except for maybe Lydia I suppose...?
I do not think that they were a dysfunctional family. They may not agreed on each other's views and opinions, but they still loved and cared for each other and worked out difficult situations. Both of the Bennet parents were good parents, however they were mildly flawed. They were too lenient on Lydia. If they had been more strict than on her then she never would have been able to run off with Mr Wickham.
The Bennets, i feel is some what a dysfunctional family but it does show that they loved their children . The parents are always the root of the problem to the up-bringing of the children. Mrs. Bennet constantly during the book is one that does not know her place as a woman. She can not keep her mouth shut and her nose out of peoples business, along with the fact that she is very materialistic. So in having a mother like that, it shows in her younger daughters Kitty, and Lydia. They are the flirts in the family and only care about is winning the attention of any man in the town, as well as in buying what ever makes their hearts happy. Thankfully Jane , Elizabeth, and Mary the older sisters took on more of the mature roles,and tried to show how a young lady or woman in society should act. Mr. Bennet on the other hand, is the most sane one in the parenting, but he is not off the hook either. Since he is the male in the family he should have more control over his household, but instead he hides away in his study having his nose in his books. However, when it did come down to it he pass down some of his wisdom of having a stable head on the shoulders to his older daughters. But i guess that also happens during the cycle of maturity. Sadly a parent can do so much and then they just have to let life take its course, mistakes will be made, but that is how all children grow and learn.
In my opinion the Bennets are a very dysfunctional family. The mother and father are bad parents for the most part. They do not watch their daughters closely enough, which leads to trouble. Also, they do not have a very good relationship with one another which is unfortunately evident to their children.
The youngest two daughters, Lydia and Kitty, are often chasing after soldiers and Lydia actually ends up running off with one. Mary, the next eldest, does not seem to feel at home in her family. The two older daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, are rather mature despite the family they are in and are very loyal and loving toward all of their family members. The mother complains of nerve problems quite often if she does not get her way and is constantly in search of husbands for her daughters. The father tolerates the mother's behavior and rarely asserts any authority. Neither parent sets a good example for the children.
Maggie, I must earnestly agree! The Bennett's are a dysfunctional family. Obviously, the Bennet family is encompassed by love for one another. However, the family falls far from the standard of the Regency Era. Mrs. Bennet in particular does not head to the social mannerisms of the time. Mrs. Bennet is self concerned in accordance to societal actions. This in turn affects her parenting as well as that of her husbands. Mr. Bennet, as a resolve for putting up with his wife's demanding "nerves", has become separated from typical family life. He often secludes himself and only appears to become unattached from society when his wife believes it is necessary. As it is most often the case, the children are affected by the lack of true parenting. Jane, the eldest daughter, is purpose the most forthcoming of the sisters. Elizabeth is unconventional. Mary is detached from most family life and is often the "black sheep" of the family. As for the two youngest daughters, they run a muck and do as they please. Therefore, all contributing facts support the statement that the Bennet's were a dysfunctional family.
Although I do not agree with the parenting, I would not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. The sisters have interests of normal girls of their time. Sometimes they are a bit dramatic and spoiled but overall very normal. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet seem to be the closest to dysfunctional that this family gets. Mr. Bennet retreats to the library anytime he hears something he does not like. I understand that he has a lot to deal with and being the only man in the house could become overwhelming but sometimes his words of authority are needed. Mrs. Bennet is the most outrageous member of the family in my opinion. She is very selfish and condones selfish behavior from her daughters. She is not so much worried about the well-being of her family but what sounds good at the moment. She seems to be very spoiled by Mr. Bennet. I was very proud of him when he told her he would not buy Lydia’s wedding clothes and actually stuck by his word. I found the parenting of this family rather dysfunctional at times but I do not think the whole family should be considered dysfunctional.
I believe they are dysfunctional in their own way. Normally in a relationship during that time, the husband had more say than the wife. But in this family Mrs.Bennett has more say than Mr.Bennett. I do believe they love their girls and only want what is best for them, but sometimes they forget to think about what the girls want. They aren't totally dysfunctional, but they can be at times.
The Bennets are a dysfunctional family, because the parents are not very traditional. The man is suppose to make a lot of the decisions, but Mr. Bennet would rather keep to himself than participate in family and social affairs. Mrs. Bennet, for a woman in that time period, talks a lot more than most women of that time period are usually allowed to. The younger sisters are very boy crazy and not very lady like the way they ought to be. Jane is probably the most normal in the family with the way she presents herself. Elizabeth is too judgemental and outspoken for a lady and is constantly amazing others by her willingness to share her opinion. Even though the Bennets are dysfunctional, they love eachother and understand eachother, which helps their family form a strong bond.
I would not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. People must realize all families have their problems, the Bennets' problems just so happened to be publicized. Mrs.Bennet and Mr.Bennet want their best for their daughters,they strive to get their daughters married to healthy, credible men so their daughters can live in comfort because soon they will not be able to provide their daughters that comfort. The situation with Lydia, is the only time I, as a reader, question Mr. and Mrs. Bennets parenting, as they let the uncle take charge of the search and security of Lydia. To me, I would think my father should have taken on that role and responsibility, and not stop until I was found and sound.
The Bennets, in my opinion, are both functional and very dysfunctional all at once. There is obviously a great deal of love within the circle of the family and it is clear that they do not stand on formality as much as many other people. Many families of the time were stilted and formal and the Bennets are almost the antithesis of that with their lively demeanor. Yet on the other hand, there is a great deal of dysfunction to be found as well. Mrs. Bennet and several of her daughters make many social gaffes and Mr. Bennet himself has on occasion shown a lack of propriety when in the public eye. And in this time, the way that society perceived you was everything and more to people. There will always be hitches in families but sometimes, the way Mr. and Mrs. Bennet parent their children is slightly questionable. They do not keep them as tightly reined in as most females their age and they do not oversee them as well as they should. Mrs. Bennet's primary concerns are the marriages of her children and the advancement of their social class. So in that way, yes I see them as a loving, if dysfunctional family.
i think yes, the Bennett family is very dysfunctional in there own way. But then again they are also like a lot of other families. Mrs. Bennett, I believe, is just like every mother but she just expresses herself a lot more enthusiastically than most mothers. Mr. Bennett on the other hand, he acts pretty much like every dad i know, he just sits back and lets things happen and does enough to make sure he is not in trouble with his wife.
According to the norm of the time, the Bennetts are a dysfunctional family. The children were not raised and taught by a governess and the girls are not "accomplished" by the standards of the time. That being said, the girls seem to have so much more fun in life than their peers who were under strict discipline throughout their entire childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett weren't exactly the best parents, though. Mrs. Bennett seemed to be only worried about her girls being married, and Mr. Bennett only seemed to care about Elizabeth.
I do not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. They were just following the social requirements for women in the nineteenth century. In their own way, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet showed their love for their daughters. Mr. Bennet with his petty attitude about marriage and Mrs. Bennet with her over-emphasis on the same matter. These flaws did not make them dysfunctional. No family is perfect. The Bennets are no exception.
I do not believe the Bennets were a dysfunctional family. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's relationship reflects the typical relationship of that time period. The couple seems to tolerate each other and because marriage was a necessity then, marrying for love was not always an option. I believe the couple found ways to make their relationship work and they did an alright job raising their children. They were definitely too lenient with Lydia, however. The couple's leniency lead to Lydia's wild behavior and because she and Kitty were so close, Lydia's behavior greatly influenced Kitty's actions. If Mr. and Mrs. Bennet would have been a little less passive with Lydia, she may not have ran off with Mr. Wickham which truthfully could have ended badly. Also, the fact that Mr. Bennet sat by and let the uncle take over and lead the search for Lydia was a very bad judgment call on his part as her father.
In a lot of ways they are dysfunctional, but what family isn't? They are just parents trying to see their children well off in life. Mrs. Bennet can get carried away though. Despite this she is jut trying to see her daughters married and taken care of. This is something most parents want although they might not go about it the same way.
Especially back then, when homes were passed off the the next male heir and not the women of the house. Mrs. Bennett was scared to death that her daughters would not marry and have a nice home to live in due the fact that they did not have a brother to inherit their home after their father passes away. Mrs. Bennett was worried that if her daughters did not marry early, then they would eventually become 'spinsters' and be very poor. Women couldn't just go out and get a job back then and live independently so easily, etc. So this is her reason for her 'nerves', esp. when her husband never worries about anything...ha.
The Bennet family is both dysfunctional and also functional. Mrs. Bennet seems to be the only one in the family pushing her daughters into marriage; Mr. Bennet does not seem to care too much about marrying his daughters off. The five girls are all completely different in personality and physical appearance. However, what family has two parents that act exactly the same with perfect children? There are none. Nevertheless, the Bennet family seems dysfunctional by not controlling their daughter, Lydia.
The Bennet's are not a dysfunctional family, they knew what was best for their daughters. They wanted their daughters to have a successful future with a man of wealth. The Bennet's let their daughters decide who they wanted to be with. I think the Bennet's where thinking Long-Term.
The Bennet's are dysfunctional. Mrs. Bennet does not really care what her daughters want in a marriage. For example Mrs. Bennet was angry with Elizabeth for turning down Mr. Collins's marriage proposal. Elizabeth actually wants to get married for love instead of the need for survival. Her mother disagrees with Elizabeth's choice of not accepting the proposal; however her father accepts his daughter's wishes.
Yes, the Bennets are a dysfunctional family. The parents have opposite view points on marriage, their daughters, and have a lack of respect for one another. Two of the daughters are ditzy and are unaware of how their actions reflects them and their family. Two of their daughters are semi normal but are lacking guidance and direction in their life. There's not alot of parenting going on, but their is a love that is shown.
I do not think as a whole they are dysfuntional, but some of the characters in thier family are. I do not think the mother is a good parent, because she enfluences wrongly. Mr. Bennet seems to be very good father, because he is actually normal.
I feel that in order to determine whether or not the Bennetts are a dysfunctional family, you first have to determine what your definition of the word “dysfunctional” is. To some people, dysfunction is when things don’t go as planned. To others, a dysfunctional family would be one in which all family members hate each other, or parents don’t care about their children. If you believe the latter, then no, I wouldn’t consider the Bennett’s a dysfunctional family. Yes, they argue and don’t always see eye to eye, but they care about each other and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett just want what is best for their children. But on the other hand, if you believe the first definition, then the Bennetts are indeed a dysfunctional family. Lydia, one of the youngest daughters, runs off to marry Mr. Wickham, making her the first daughter to be married. All daughters were attending outings before Jane, the eldest daughter was married. But although Mr. and Mrs. Bennett did not raise their children according to all of the beliefs in that time period, that doesn’t make them bad parents. Everything they did was for the benefit of their daughters. Although the girls didn’t always see it that way, their parents were simply doing what they thought the best thing was, and what they thought would make their daughters happiest in the long run. No one can fault them for trying to give their daughters the best lives possible.
I do not think that the Bennet’s are dysfunctional. The father does not care what the others do as long as it does not cost too much money. The mother is more than happy to control everything. It may not be the typical relationship, but they make it work. They are good parents doing the best they can.
I do not think the Bennet's are a dysfunctional family. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are good parents they made sure they girls had eveything they needed. During that time of life they had to follow the requirements of having a husband.
The Bennet Family is both dysfunctional and also functional. Mrs. Bennet is the kinda parent that wants to live through their child and by living through her children she forces her daughters to marry off so that she will be taken care of later in life. Mr.Bennet does not seem to care too much about marrying his daughters off.All the five daughters are perfectly fine. The only dysfunctional thing about their family is the fact that Mrs. Bennet wants to control the marriage life of her daughters.
Yes, i believe the Bennets are a dysfunctional family. Every family has their flaws. Mrs. Bennet seems controlling throughout the novel about who and when her daughters marry. She just wants the best for them, but she comes off as a little high strung. Mr. Bennet on the other hand seems more laid back, of course he wants the best for his daughters, but he feels they can choose on their own. Of course the Bennet's were just following he requirements that had to be met for young women in the 19th century.
I believe that the Bennet's could be classified as a dysfunctional family. When Lydia runs away with Wickham, Mrs. Bennet locks herself in her room leaving Jane to take care of her younger sisters and the visiting cousins. Mrs. Bennet complains of "her nerves" to escape her problems. Both parents clearly claim favorites among the daughters, and the daughters are well aware of this. The Bennet's allow the youngest daughters too much freedom and, even though they see the signs of rebellion, do not attempt to restrain the daughters. Many of the family's problems could be solved with a bit more organized parenting.
The Bennet's were a dysfunctional family, in my opinion. Mr. Bennet did not seem to worry too much over what his daughter's were doing until after one of them ran off with an older man. Mrs. Bennet had her favorite child, Jane, and did not focus too much on her other daughters. When she did give attention to one of her other daughters, Elizabeth, it was only to convince her to marry Mr. Collins. If Elizabeth were to have accepted Mr. Collins proposal then Mrs. Bennet would not have to move out of her house when her husband passed. The marriage between Mr. Collins and Elizabeth would have benefited Mrs. Bennet more than Elizabeth. I do believe that Mrs. Bennet cared for her daughters, but I feel that she cared more about herself and what other people thought of her.
yes, because Mr. bennet is mostly a care free person and Mrs. Bennet wants everythign her way. This causes their household alot of disfunction and stress. The Bennet's home was specifically out of order because the parents could not cooperate with each other.
Yes girls, let this story be a lesson, ha. Be careful that you do not marry someone who is never on the same page as you. That is not an easy task since no two people are alike...Good Luck! :)
.....And to add, as any mother out there knows...is that all children are born with different traits and characters from one another. Over-controlling or trying too hard to change them during childhood will only 'stifle' their personalities later in life. 'Everything in moderation' isn't a phrase just meant for food, ha.
No, they are not a dysfunctional family.
ReplyDeleteThey loved their girls and allowed them to make their own decisions and mistakes about their future. They did not force their girls to be as 'accomplished' as many of the high society girls of that day, nor forced them to marry for security instead of love.
Yes, the mother was very concerned about her daughter's future, but in the end she relaxed as her husband's character balanced out her emotions. She definitely showed distaste for Darcy and his snobbery -as she thought, therefore not really caring for her daughters to consort with him or others like him, even though he (they) had alot of money. She ultimately let her girls choose...which in most part led to their happiness, except for maybe Lydia I suppose...?
I do not think that they were a dysfunctional family. They may not agreed on each other's views and opinions, but they still loved and cared for each other and worked out difficult situations. Both of the Bennet parents were good parents, however they were mildly flawed. They were too lenient on Lydia. If they had been more strict than on her then she never would have been able to run off with Mr Wickham.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennets, i feel is some what a dysfunctional family but it does show that they loved their children . The parents are always the root of the problem to the up-bringing of the children. Mrs. Bennet constantly during the book is one that does not know her place as a woman. She can not keep her mouth shut and her nose out of peoples business, along with the fact that she is very materialistic. So in having a mother like that, it shows in her younger daughters Kitty, and Lydia. They are the flirts in the family and only care about is winning the attention of any man in the town, as well as in buying what ever makes their hearts happy. Thankfully Jane , Elizabeth, and Mary the older sisters took on more of the mature roles,and tried to show how a young lady or woman in society should act. Mr. Bennet on the other hand, is the most sane one in the parenting, but he is not off the hook either. Since he is the male in the family he should have more control over his household, but instead he hides away in his study having his nose in his books. However, when it did come down to it he pass down some of his wisdom of having a stable head on the shoulders to his older daughters. But i guess that also happens during the cycle of maturity. Sadly a parent can do so much and then they just have to let life take its course, mistakes will be made, but that is how all children grow and learn.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the Bennets are a very dysfunctional family. The mother and father are bad parents for the most part. They do not watch their daughters closely enough, which leads to trouble. Also, they do not have a very good relationship with one another which is unfortunately evident to their children.
ReplyDeleteThe youngest two daughters, Lydia and Kitty, are often chasing after soldiers and Lydia actually ends up running off with one. Mary, the next eldest, does not seem to feel at home in her family. The two older daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, are rather mature despite the family they are in and are very loyal and loving toward all of their family members. The mother complains of nerve problems quite often if she does not get her way and is constantly in search of husbands for her daughters. The father tolerates the mother's behavior and rarely asserts any authority. Neither parent sets a good example for the children.
Maggie, I must earnestly agree! The Bennett's are a dysfunctional family. Obviously, the Bennet family is encompassed by love for one another. However, the family falls far from the standard of the Regency Era. Mrs. Bennet in particular does not head to the social mannerisms of the time. Mrs. Bennet is self concerned in accordance to societal actions. This in turn affects her parenting as well as that of her husbands. Mr. Bennet, as a resolve for putting up with his wife's demanding "nerves", has become separated from typical family life. He often secludes himself and only appears to become unattached from society when his wife believes it is necessary. As it is most often the case, the children are affected by the lack of true parenting. Jane, the eldest daughter, is purpose the most forthcoming of the sisters. Elizabeth is unconventional. Mary is detached from most family life and is often the "black sheep" of the family. As for the two youngest daughters, they run a muck and do as they please. Therefore, all contributing facts support the statement that the Bennet's were a dysfunctional family.
DeleteAlthough I do not agree with the parenting, I would not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. The sisters have interests of normal girls of their time. Sometimes they are a bit dramatic and spoiled but overall very normal. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet seem to be the closest to dysfunctional that this family gets. Mr. Bennet retreats to the library anytime he hears something he does not like. I understand that he has a lot to deal with and being the only man in the house could become overwhelming but sometimes his words of authority are needed. Mrs. Bennet is the most outrageous member of the family in my opinion. She is very selfish and condones selfish behavior from her daughters. She is not so much worried about the well-being of her family but what sounds good at the moment. She seems to be very spoiled by Mr. Bennet. I was very proud of him when he told her he would not buy Lydia’s wedding clothes and actually stuck by his word. I found the parenting of this family rather dysfunctional at times but I do not think the whole family should be considered dysfunctional.
ReplyDeleteI believe they are dysfunctional in their own way. Normally in a relationship during that time, the husband had more say than the wife. But in this family Mrs.Bennett has more say than Mr.Bennett. I do believe they love their girls and only want what is best for them, but sometimes they forget to think about what the girls want. They aren't totally dysfunctional, but they can be at times.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennets are a dysfunctional family, because the parents are not very traditional. The man is suppose to make a lot of the decisions, but Mr. Bennet would rather keep to himself than participate in family and social affairs. Mrs. Bennet, for a woman in that time period, talks a lot more than most women of that time period are usually allowed to. The younger sisters are very boy crazy and not very lady like the way they ought to be. Jane is probably the most normal in the family with the way she presents herself. Elizabeth is too judgemental and outspoken for a lady and is constantly amazing others by her willingness to share her opinion. Even though the Bennets are dysfunctional, they love eachother and understand eachother, which helps their family form a strong bond.
ReplyDeleteI would not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. People must realize all families have their problems, the Bennets' problems just so happened to be publicized. Mrs.Bennet and Mr.Bennet want their best for their daughters,they strive to get their daughters married to healthy, credible men so their daughters can live in comfort because soon they will not be able to provide their daughters that comfort. The situation with Lydia, is the only time I, as a reader, question Mr. and Mrs. Bennets parenting, as they let the uncle take charge of the search and security of Lydia. To me, I would think my father should have taken on that role and responsibility, and not stop until I was found and sound.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennets, in my opinion, are both functional and very dysfunctional all at once. There is obviously a great deal of love within the circle of the family and it is clear that they do not stand on formality as much as many other people. Many families of the time were stilted and formal and the Bennets are almost the antithesis of that with their lively demeanor. Yet on the other hand, there is a great deal of dysfunction to be found as well. Mrs. Bennet and several of her daughters make many social gaffes and Mr. Bennet himself has on occasion shown a lack of propriety when in the public eye. And in this time, the way that society perceived you was everything and more to people. There will always be hitches in families but sometimes, the way Mr. and Mrs. Bennet parent their children is slightly questionable. They do not keep them as tightly reined in as most females their age and they do not oversee them as well as they should. Mrs. Bennet's primary concerns are the marriages of her children and the advancement of their social class. So in that way, yes I see them as a loving, if dysfunctional family.
ReplyDeletei think yes, the Bennett family is very dysfunctional in there own way. But then again they are also like a lot of other families. Mrs. Bennett, I believe, is just like every mother but she just expresses herself a lot more enthusiastically than most mothers. Mr. Bennett on the other hand, he acts pretty much like every dad i know, he just sits back and lets things happen and does enough to make sure he is not in trouble with his wife.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the norm of the time, the Bennetts are a dysfunctional family. The children were not raised and taught by a governess and the girls are not "accomplished" by the standards of the time. That being said, the girls seem to have so much more fun in life than their peers who were under strict discipline throughout their entire childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett weren't exactly the best parents, though. Mrs. Bennett seemed to be only worried about her girls being married, and Mr. Bennett only seemed to care about Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteI do not consider the Bennets a dysfunctional family. They were just following the social requirements for women in the nineteenth century. In their own way, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet showed their love for their daughters. Mr. Bennet with his petty attitude about marriage and Mrs. Bennet with her over-emphasis on the same matter. These flaws did not make them dysfunctional. No family is perfect. The Bennets are no exception.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe the Bennets were a dysfunctional family. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's relationship reflects the typical relationship of that time period. The couple seems to tolerate each other and because marriage was a necessity then, marrying for love was not always an option. I believe the couple found ways to make their relationship work and they did an alright job raising their children. They were definitely too lenient with Lydia, however. The couple's leniency lead to Lydia's wild behavior and because she and Kitty were so close, Lydia's behavior greatly influenced Kitty's actions. If Mr. and Mrs. Bennet would have been a little less passive with Lydia, she may not have ran off with Mr. Wickham which truthfully could have ended badly. Also, the fact that Mr. Bennet sat by and let the uncle take over and lead the search for Lydia was a very bad judgment call on his part as her father.
ReplyDeleteIn a lot of ways they are dysfunctional, but what family isn't? They are just parents trying to see their children well off in life. Mrs. Bennet can get carried away though. Despite this she is jut trying to see her daughters married and taken care of. This is something most parents want although they might not go about it the same way.
ReplyDeleteEspecially back then, when homes were passed off the the next male heir and not the women of the house. Mrs. Bennett was scared to death that her daughters would not marry and have a nice home to live in due the fact that they did not have a brother to inherit their home after their father passes away. Mrs. Bennett was worried that if her daughters did not marry early, then they would eventually become 'spinsters' and be very poor. Women couldn't just go out and get a job back then and live independently so easily, etc. So this is her reason for her 'nerves', esp. when her husband never worries about anything...ha.
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DeleteThe Bennet family is both dysfunctional and also functional. Mrs. Bennet seems to be the only one in the family pushing her daughters into marriage; Mr. Bennet does not seem to care too much about marrying his daughters off. The five girls are all completely different in personality and physical appearance. However, what family has two parents that act exactly the same with perfect children? There are none. Nevertheless, the Bennet family seems dysfunctional by not controlling their daughter, Lydia.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennet's are not a dysfunctional family, they knew what was best for their daughters. They wanted their daughters to have a successful future with a man of wealth. The Bennet's let their daughters decide who they wanted to be with. I think the Bennet's where thinking Long-Term.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennet's are dysfunctional. Mrs. Bennet does not really care what her daughters want in a marriage. For example Mrs. Bennet was angry with Elizabeth for turning down Mr. Collins's marriage proposal. Elizabeth actually wants to get married for love instead of the need for survival. Her mother disagrees with Elizabeth's choice of not accepting the proposal; however her father accepts his daughter's wishes.
ReplyDeleteYes, the Bennets are a dysfunctional family. The parents have opposite view points on marriage, their daughters, and have a lack of respect for one another. Two of the daughters are ditzy and are unaware of how their actions reflects them and their family. Two of their daughters are semi normal but are lacking guidance and direction in their life. There's not alot of parenting going on, but their is a love that is shown.
ReplyDeleteI do not think as a whole they are dysfuntional, but some of the characters in thier family are. I do not think the mother is a good parent, because she enfluences wrongly. Mr. Bennet seems to be very good father, because he is actually normal.
ReplyDeleteI feel that in order to determine whether or not the Bennetts are a dysfunctional family, you first have to determine what your definition of the word “dysfunctional” is. To some people, dysfunction is when things don’t go as planned. To others, a dysfunctional family would be one in which all family members hate each other, or parents don’t care about their children.
ReplyDeleteIf you believe the latter, then no, I wouldn’t consider the Bennett’s a dysfunctional family. Yes, they argue and don’t always see eye to eye, but they care about each other and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett just want what is best for their children. But on the other hand, if you believe the first definition, then the Bennetts are indeed a dysfunctional family. Lydia, one of the youngest daughters, runs off to marry Mr. Wickham, making her the first daughter to be married. All daughters were attending outings before Jane, the eldest daughter was married. But although Mr. and Mrs. Bennett did not raise their children according to all of the beliefs in that time period, that doesn’t make them bad parents. Everything they did was for the benefit of their daughters. Although the girls didn’t always see it that way, their parents were simply doing what they thought the best thing was, and what they thought would make their daughters happiest in the long run. No one can fault them for trying to give their daughters the best lives possible.
I do not think that the Bennet’s are dysfunctional. The father does not care what the others do as long as it does not cost too much money. The mother is more than happy to control everything. It may not be the typical relationship, but they make it work. They are good parents doing the best they can.
ReplyDeleteI do not think the Bennet's are a dysfunctional family. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are good parents they made sure they girls had eveything they needed. During that time of life they had to follow the requirements of having a husband.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennet Family is both dysfunctional and also functional. Mrs. Bennet is the kinda parent that wants to live through their child and by living through her children she forces her daughters to marry off so that she will be taken care of later in life. Mr.Bennet does not seem to care too much about marrying his daughters off.All the five daughters are perfectly fine. The only dysfunctional thing about their family is the fact that Mrs. Bennet wants to control the marriage life of her daughters.
ReplyDeleteYes, i believe the Bennets are a dysfunctional family. Every family has their flaws. Mrs. Bennet seems controlling throughout the novel about who and when her daughters marry. She just wants the best for them, but she comes off as a little high strung. Mr. Bennet on the other hand seems more laid back, of course he wants the best for his daughters, but he feels they can choose on their own. Of course the Bennet's were just following he requirements that had to be met for young women in the 19th century.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the Bennet's could be classified as a dysfunctional family. When Lydia runs away with Wickham, Mrs. Bennet locks herself in her room leaving Jane to take care of her younger sisters and the visiting cousins. Mrs. Bennet complains of "her nerves" to escape her problems. Both parents clearly claim favorites among the daughters, and the daughters are well aware of this. The Bennet's allow the youngest daughters too much freedom and, even though they see the signs of rebellion, do not attempt to restrain the daughters. Many of the family's problems could be solved with a bit more organized parenting.
ReplyDeleteThe Bennet's were a dysfunctional family, in my opinion. Mr. Bennet did not seem to worry too much over what his daughter's were doing until after one of them ran off with an older man. Mrs. Bennet had her favorite child, Jane, and did not focus too much on her other daughters. When she did give attention to one of her other daughters, Elizabeth, it was only to convince her to marry Mr. Collins. If Elizabeth were to have accepted Mr. Collins proposal then Mrs. Bennet would not have to move out of her house when her husband passed. The marriage between Mr. Collins and Elizabeth would have benefited Mrs. Bennet more than Elizabeth. I do believe that Mrs. Bennet cared for her daughters, but I feel that she cared more about herself and what other people thought of her.
ReplyDeleteyes, because Mr. bennet is mostly a care free person and Mrs. Bennet wants everythign her way. This causes their household alot of disfunction and stress. The Bennet's home was specifically out of order because the parents could not cooperate with each other.
DeleteYes girls, let this story be a lesson, ha. Be careful that you do not marry someone who is never on the same page as you. That is not an easy task since no two people are alike...Good Luck! :)
ReplyDelete.....And to add, as any mother out there knows...is that all children are born with different traits and characters from one another. Over-controlling or trying too hard to change them during childhood will only 'stifle' their personalities later in life. 'Everything in moderation' isn't a phrase just meant for food, ha.
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