"Mr. Bennet was so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice, that the experience of three and twenty years had been insufficient to make his wife understand his character. Her mind was less difficult to develop. She was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper," (3).

Just three pages into our new book, we get the first glimpse of the relationship that lies between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. This quote manages to sum up their relationship pretty well. Despite the 20 years they have spent together as husband and wife, they still don't seem to understand each other. It is clear from the characteristics listed for each of them, they have very different personalities and their marriage appears to be one of convenience. After just the first few pages they come off as having a very poor marriage and Mr. Bennet shows little respect or care towards Mrs. Bennet. He continuously teases and prods her (though she doesn't seem to notice), but I am sure these small "jokes" will eventually account for more. It will be interesting to see how their relationship plays out, as well as how their relationship- this marriage their daughters have grown up experiencing- will effect the the budding romances of their children.