Mary tends to side with any opinion that differs from that of those around her, which automatically makes her stand out. He usually resists any suggestion of social activities that his sisters go crazy for. She prefers to read alone, play the piano and sing. Unfortunately, his skills are sorely lacking when it comes to his musical hobbies. Evidently, at the Netherfield ball attended by the Bennet family, Mary goes 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 of the dance. This lightens the mood and gives the reader something to laugh about in the midst of 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 lackluster personality, Austen adds some charm 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 portrayal of Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, and Mary that those who only care about the opinions of others will ultimately make fools of themselves. Readers learn to appreciate these scenes as the ridiculous situations emerge in the midst of the dramatic ones, which makes the reading easier to follow.