Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Mrs. Bennet is a character in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice." She is the mother of five daughters and her main goal in life is to see them all married off to wealthy men.
This classic novel by Jane Austen explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the role of women in society.
Marmee: In Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women," Marmee is the loving and wise mother figure who guides her four daughters through their journey into adulthood.
Matchmaking: The act of trying to arrange marriages or romantic relationships between others. It often involves finding compatible partners based on various criteria such as social status or personal preferences.