Question

character sketches of mr slater and elizabeth and ben

Answer 1

Mrs. Slater is a vigorous and plump lady who stays prepared to do any amount of straight talking to get her own way. It is understood that she is very dominating by the way she treats her daughter. She is insensitive too. She does not believe in making any sort of kind gestures or suggestions. She is shown to be very greedy and quite a huge opportunist.



Elizabeth Bennet is arguably one of Jane Austen's most beloved characters.  I personally believe this is due, in part, to her characteristic honesty and ability to make what some might describe as "outspoken" a quality of grace and admiration.

Elizabeth Bennet has high standards both for herself and others.  Because of this, she is often critical, but not necessarily mean nor rude.  Actually, she's often quite funny.  Her quick wit and ironic (or dry) sense of humor were not exactly socially acceptable for women in her society, which only shows her boldness and confidence to be herself even when it isn't necessarily "fashionable" to do so.

Throughout the novel, we see Elizabeth's struggle between saying and acting out exactly what is on her mind or practicing the self-control that is expected of her.  We're proud when she accomplishes either, because she manages to make every decision through a perspective of learned intelligence combined with common sense.  Because she herself is authentic, she is attracted to others who have a strong sense of self.

Answer 2

In this ironical play, the author satirizes the degradation of moral values in the British middle class. It throws light on the increasing trend in the society of leaving elderly generation abandoned and neglected. The story also supports the idea that the elderly generation has the right to live merrily according to their own decisions.