Evaluating Mr and Mrs Bennet as Parents In the 21st century, the definition of "good parenting" remains clouded and vague. It fundamentally depends on the judgment of the parent who raises his children in the way he deems appropriate. The same applies to the 18th century and to all other centuries before and after. Parenting styles can be influenced by society's expectations and ideas about what "good parenting" is. This applies to Mr and Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Their relative roles can be contrasted as that of a mother blinded by appearance, who cares deeply about wealth and status, and a father who looks beyond appearances to delve deeper into a person's character. Mr and Mrs Bennet live in Longbourn, Hertfordshire and have five daughters and no sons. They are a middle class family; therefore Mr. and Mrs. Bennet desperately want to see their daughters well married to safeguard their future. In seeking a husband for their daughters, Mr. Bennet values ​​loving union while Mrs. Bennet values ​​social status. The opening chapter sets the scene for the novel, highlighting the tension between these two very different characters. It begins with Mr. Bennet teasing his wife: Mr. Bennet understands the importance of Mr. Bingley's visit but shows his disinterest: "You are surely too scrupulous." men without concern for their emotional well-being, “She was a woman of little understanding, little information, and an uncertain character.” (Chapter One) This can be considered a bad thing… middle of the paper… with one concern: marriage. In the 18th century, class was of great importance. The class covered a wide range of aspects of society and wealth. The way people behaved and misbehaved characterized them as a member of the social group. This includes Mr and Mrs Bennet. The relationship between Mr and Mrs Bennet appears to be false. They have very little in common, Mrs. Bennet invests her time marrying her daughters and Mr. Bennet, escaping into his books. On a deeper level, however, if either of them got sick, one would be just as hurt as the other. As for his relationship with his daughters, Mr. Bennet shows signs of love and care as much as Mrs. Bennet in his own way, and they are a good mother and a good father to the extent that no one is a perfect human being or a perfect parent.