Persons and Places in "Pride and Prejudice"

PERSONS: THE MEN1. Mr. BennetHe is the head of the Bennet family living in the village of Longbourn in the County of Hertfordshire. He is described by the novelist as an odd mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice. Of the five daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth is Mr. Bennet's favourite. Mr. Bennet's favourite pastime is to poke fun at his wife whom he has found to