Pride & Prejudice Characters & Connections

Pride & Prejudice Characters & Connections
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[@Cat_Woods]

You showed that exact moment where Charlotte Lucas realizes her fate with Mr. Collins. So well-acted, so beautifully subtle yet expressive.

[@TudorSmith]

Yes that moment and expression were a pivots moment for Charlotte. Well acted indeed!

[@ellie698]

Every look and micro-expression from all of the actors in the 1995 production is just beautiful. The direction and editing throughout is second to none. Every time I watch it (and I have watched it oh so many times) I see some more detail and nuance.

[@Charis11457]

I find it fascinating that this show, aired almost 30 years ago and recently discovered by me, seems to be just as popular now than it was then. I find myself completely obsessed with the romance between Darcy and Elizabeth, so immersed in all of the characters, even the not-so-savory ones, and caught up emotionally in the storyline that hardly an hour goes by that I don't recall a scene from it. I think that romance, no matter what the era it occurs, is timeless and attractive, and appeals to all of us who desire to have it in our lives. It makes the experience all the better to hear you break down characters and scenes for us in that smooth, dulcet voice of yours. Thank you for another wonderful walk through the pages of Pride and Prejudice.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏 The stalwart efforts of this production- which to me brought the story and the romance to life, really help its longevity.

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

I’m in the same stage of (dare I say) obsession as yourself, having recently retired and finally finding time to read and watch movies. There must be a 12-step program somewhere for Austenites like us.

[@pmarkhill519]

Austen was a genius of observation of human nature and life!

[@lorna1928]

I watched this as a 19 year old back in 1995, no binging possible, I'm afraid, so I immediately read the book to keep it all alive. Then, a few weeks ago I heard from Anthony William (a Medical Medium who has helped me cure some chronic health issues with his health advice) that this 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice series is incredibly healing, that angels were present during production and that all dark and negative energy was kept out. He says the positive healing energy comes through and recommends people to look at it when they need a boost. The prominence of nature has a role to play too, apparently. He mentioned that angels and orbs are visible in some scenes. So far, I've only seen one, near the end of episode 4, in the side shot of as Lizzie and Darcy, followed by the Gardiners, walk through the trees towards their carriage. I know others have said they see some in episode 3 in a scene even Lizzie is outdoors. I wonder if the cast and crew remember this as a very 'light' or special period of their lives?

[@nicolelillis2077]

I've watched P&P a hundred times, but this is my favourite version. I never get tired of watching the chemistry ignite between Miss B & Mr D. Jennifer and Colin were made to play those roles, they were perfect Georgian Soulmates. I think they were actually dating at the time, hence the 'electricty' in their scenes..Your character cheat sheet was a great way to refresh our memories of the brilliant cast. I also loved Mr Bennett, he had everyone sussed and knew BS when he heard it. This is the most sublime, timeless romance. It shows us that love conquers all. The message is still relevant centuries later.. It's as inspiring today, as it was the day Jane Austen finished her final chapter. Anyway, thank you for sharing this, it's a rather pleasant diversion from a jaded, cynical, modern world.☮️🇦🇺

[@TudorSmith]

We could all do with a bit of Mr. Bennet in our lives...seeing the BS at a hundred paces 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

[@Ailorn]

Something important to keep in mind is that while Mrs. Bennet is very silly and embarrassing, she is being a good parent by trying to help her daughters find appropriate marriage partners because once Mr. Bennet passes away there will be no money for them to survive off of. It is mentioned frequently that the Bennets have been frivolous with their spending due to the belief they would have a son, but once they fail to have a son it is figured its too late to start saving. This is a problem that the main characters of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility have to deal with.

[@darthlaurel]

It does say at the end of the book that although Lydia would ask Elizabeth to ask Darcy to help them, Elizabeth never bothered him with that but would help them herself out of her own money, as did Jane.

[@bluumz-n-veg]

A very good synopsis of the characters and the multi-layered relationships between them, well done!

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@grandmalaura8170]

I so enjoyed this video! When I was a student, literature class never felt long enough for me. Your videos are intelligently done, while also being entertaining. Thank you for providing such great content.

[@TudorSmith]

Wow, thank you!

[@margaret7973]

Just discovered your videos about my absolute favourite JA novel and the best filming of it. heaven only knows how many times I have read the book and watched the series.

[@bibliophile99]

In the early 1800's (through about 1920) pink was considered the more masculine, energetic color while blue was the more feminine, calming and peaceful color. No one quite knows how the switch came about to the more "current" view, but I personally think (with no hard evidence) that it was because women started wearing the energetic pink and men said. "I don't want to be associated with that!" Thanks for your excellent videos!

[@Melly3112-ox3ey]

Interesting. Had no idea.

[@lorna1928]

Yes, it's the same with names. Once a make name becomes popular as a female name, its popularity fades as a name for boys: Lesley, Hillary, Ashley, Darcy, Lindsey.

[@maryhamric]

HA HA! Loved that musical take on Mr. Hurst!!! 😂😂🎶🎶🎶

[@TudorSmith]

I thought it was quite fitting 🤣

[@5apph1b1u3]

Same! Got me thinking about other musical takes. My vibe would be: Elizabeth - Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield because of her spirit. Jane - Enchanted by T-Swift because Jane’s smitten and Tay has a song for everything. Mrs. Bennet - Basket Case by Green Day - love her, but she’s a bit cray-cray. Mary - Slumber Dear Maid - Mary’s version - am I right? Lydia - Bad Girls by MIA - lots of modern options here. Kitty - Single Ladies - Beyoncé - applicable to almost any girl at the dances.

[@TudorSmith]

I like that list...and leaving Mary's tune as her own offering...genious 😂

[@bretasorenson2475]

I am obsessed by these Pride & Prejudice videos!

[@MirZee]

I enjoy your Pride and Prejudice videos! You talk about it in a pleasant, calm manner while being engaging, I love to listen to discussions about my favourite book/adapatation while crocheting. :)

[@TudorSmith]

It’s a subject close to a lot of like-minded peoples hearts. Pride &Prejudice that is. Not my voice 🤣

[@memdy7452]

Many thanks to you, Tudor Smith! I only came across your channel recently and am truly having a great time watching your videos!

[@TudorSmith]

Thanks very much. I hope you find them enjoyable 👍

[@0519Lena]

The casting in P&P 1995 is impeccable, not one character is wrong, they all ARE the person they illustrate, it’s like they’re not acting at all. Add to it the fantastic script, which follows the book better than any other version l’ve seen and you’re as close to perfection as you can get. Why anybody would attempt another version after that, is beyond me - why paint the peacock, as the saying goes.

[@TudorSmith]

That’s a good way of putting it. All previous versions may have thought they were the pinnacle of the adaptation. But yeah, the 1995 version may well have set the benchmark - dare I say also may have now broken the mould!

[@montanalilac]

The single disagreement I have to that statement is with how really lovely the actress portraying Charlotte is. I feel she should have been much plainer, with less facial symmetry and less porcelain skin, which were the markers of beauty in the era. Someone as pretty as the actress would not be a 27 year old spinster except by choice, and surely never desperate enough for the likes of a Mr Collins.

[@mathgeek7966]

I enjoyed your video with the really well done interconnected character chart! It was a fun way to revisit the story. It also reminds me I should rewatch the 1995 series again. 😊

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@rosegarden7256]

Jane Austin was a master in plot weavery, and P&P is her masterclass in the art. In Sense and Sensibility too, Jane keeps the reader on tinder-hooks wondering which of the eligible bachelors "so cleverly woven in to the story line" Eleanore and Marianne will end up with.

[@BridgetOgilvie-o5o]

Your description of Mr. Bennett reminded me of how Mr. Darcy found humor in Mr. Collin's dancing and Elizabeth's folly in walking three miles to Netherfield to see Jane and showing up all muddy and windblown. Mr. Darcy is more like Mr. Bennett in sense of humor. Also, I love how Mr. Hurst dresses differently than the younger men: dude loves to party.

[@TudorSmith]

It’s interesting to see the similarities and it makes one wonder if Lizzy saw her father in Mr. Darcy!

[@marcidehm8083]

How delightful that you uploaded this today! I just started rereading P&P this morning. I just checked and Austen herself wrote that Elizabeth sent Lydia money from her own expenses although that fan fiction you displayed is one of the better ones in my opinion.

[@TudorSmith]

Ah so maybe that’s where I also read that. The Letters from Pemberley book is an interesting read though 👍

[@jonathanparks207]

@@TudorSmith Also Elizabeth's allowance would have been called her pin money.

[@ronniefalcao8921]

This was really lovely. Thank you! Who doesn't enjoy immersing themselves in our MOST loved story? For a complete plot chart, I might have included Mary King as yet another target of Wickham's ambitions, just to round out his villainous character. The last chapter of P&P does mention that Elizabeth sends money to Lydia, although it doesn't go so far as to say that she completely supports the couple financially. Thanks for a fun romp. Now it's time to go watch P&P yet again!

[@TudorSmith]

I’d thought about Mary King but then I also excluded Maria Lucas, Denny and Mrs Hill the housekeeper too. But yeah adding Mary King would definitely have shown Wickham’s predatory nature!

[@rooo358]

The musical addition to Mr Hurst’s intro had me chuckling 🤣🤣

[@TudorSmith]

I thought it would be worth a wee laugh…not that Mr Hurst should be laughed at 🤣

[@EL-ub2df]

One of the most beautiful voices ever

[@leannenuttall5655]

Love all of your videos about P&P!

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@leannenuttall5655]

@TudorSmith Well, aren't you sweet! 😘 from Savannah Georgia

[@CB-ss7cz]

I could listen to your videos all day long. So so interesting. Love the chart of characters. Thank you.

[@kathrynschierloh7358]

I just found your channel and I love it because the 1995 pride and prejudice is my favorite version by far, too. Thank you for putting together the chart of all the relationships in the book. I didn’t miss heard it, but when you were talking about the relationships between Darcy, Fitzwilliam, his cousin, Anne DeBurgh and Georgiana Darcy, it sounded like you said that Darcy and Georgiana were cousins as well as that he was her guardian. But in the movie and the book, she is his younger sister by more than 10 years. Maybe I miss heard this, but either way I love the book and how Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle played their characters so beautifully.

[@andythain3923]

Thank again for another interesting video Tudor. I think the special relationship between Elizabeth and Aunt Gardner is pivotal to the whole story. No tour of Derbyshire no meeting of Lizzie and Darcy and what follows. I wonder if Jane Austen had all these connections between the characters mapped out in her head. I suppose she must have done.Amazing really. Again keep up the good work and Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.

[@TudorSmith]

Yes a pivotal moment in the story for sure. I’d like to think that Jane Austen would have had it all mapped out 👍

[@joanware6473]

Yes, I enjpyed this video, thank you and I am pleased you use the 1995 version, my favourite.

[@TudorSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paul-zx5du]

Thank you! I didn’t realize my need for the connections until your video. 👍🏼

[@TudorSmith]

Glad I could help!

[@emilyrln]

Wow! Not only do you provide great info, but the layout and gradual unfolding of the chart makes it very easy to understand all of the connections!

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you. It frustrated me after I uploaded as I think I missed a few things. But once a video gets put up...that's it 🤣

[@МарияИвликова]

Thank you! Mr Hurst was hilarious) In P&P I like "the habbit" of Elisabeth first to refuse to marry the man, and then come accidentally to see his house. Like, she refused but still curious enough to see exactly WHAT she refused😂

[@TudorSmith]

And when she’s waking around the inside of Pemberley and stands at the window and says to herself “and of all this, I could have been Mistress” I wonder if that was one of the moments she realised love over financials might not have been the correct choice!

[@МарияИвликова]

@@TudorSmith Maybe all we need is love, but sometimes love is not enough) It was just Mr Darcy's luck, find one woman in his acquaintance who didn't want to be Mrs Darcy, and fall in love with her. Probably for this exact reason)

[@Mary-cz5nl]

Really enjoy your viewpoint on P&P &watch your videos whenever one pops up...this one appeared about the time I should have gone to bed....stayed up to watch, of course 😊

[@TudorSmith]

Funny that it popped up - it’s quite old that one. Thanks for watching though 🙏

[@kd9425]

Elizabeth sending money to Lydia and Wickham from her own purse is definitely mentioned in the final chapter of P and P. Also about the wick hams spending so long at Bingley and Jane’s house that Bingley talks about maybe giving them a hint to leave!

[@rowanaforrest9792]

I gather that Lizzie did send Lydia some money at intervals, but not a lot, certainly not enough to support Lydia's needs. Wickham and Lydia didn't have a happy marriage (what a surprise!) and were always struggling for money.

[@marilynsobel7414]

I've always thought Mr. Collins and Mr. Darcy were both connected in their views regarding Elizabeth. Of course, their characters are not at all similar (and Mr. Collins' proposal is comical while Darcy's is serious), but if you look at their proposals, it is amazing how much they have in common in their assumptions about money and gender. Both men expect Elizabeth to immediately and gratefully accept, both think their merit is obvious and that they are marrying beneath them (Mr. Collins remarks that he won't mention the small amount of money she will bring with her), both are surprised and angered by her refusal, and both need a lot of convincing to believe her rejection comes from her heart and not from other sources (womanly wiles/insulted by honesty). Mr. Collins explicitly seeks Lady Catherine's approval; we do not know what Mr. Darcy thinks in this regard, but the timing of his proposal meant that if successful she would have known while Elizabeth was still visiting (Elizabeth even toys playfully with this thought in the book).

[@rosaliegolding5549]

SUPERDOOPER CHART, CLEVER WAY OF EXPLAINING THE BOOKS CHARACTERS TO NEW READERS OF AUSTEN 👏👏👌🤣🤷‍♀️

[@TudorSmith]

When I was putting it together it dawned on me that viewers would already know all of the links but as you say, newcomers to P&P might find it useful eh?

[@marinaguilherme8042]

Thanks for your video. Most of us know all those relationships but it’s very interesting to see this synopsis. You described all the characters in a very interesting way, some details of each. And based on 95 adaptation is pretty good. About Lizzy supported Lydia marriage, that was mentioned in the novel. Sometimes I think about how Mr Darcy and Elizabeth were dealing with that, as a couple. Looking forward for the next video ! Cheers.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@Odo55]

I love this❗ it's really a great summation of P&P ❤

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you 🙏

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Excellent video. Thank you ✨️

[@rachelc1492]

That was an enjoyable watch, thanks for putting all that time and effort in. It really highlighted how the different personalities contributed to the different plot lines. I suppose Mr Wickham could have been connected to Mr Darcy also, since they grew up together etc.

[@TudorSmith]

Yeah I had seen som connection charts with a link between Mr D and Mr W showing them as enemies. Ha I thought that was too strong a word. But there was a connection and there were grievances!

[@alyceameliahopkins3907]

Hi Tudor! Ive recently watched a short interview on BBC I Player called ' Andrew Davies Rememberers Pride and Prejudice' . It was a really interesting watch as he discusses all those memorable and fascinating scenes you have talked about on your channel in the past. I loved hearing Andrew Davies's own opinions on the scenes that are still iconic today as they were in 1995! I really enjoyed watching it, and would love to hear your thoughts and commentary on it too! Best wishes

[@TudorSmith]

I may have seen it a while ago but I’ll see if I can find it again 👍

[@alyceameliahopkins3907]

@@TudorSmith Thank you so much Tudor for your reply! I believe the interview was originally released at the start of this year. It's still on BBC Iplayer to rewatch!!

[@TudorSmith]

That will be my Sunday evening viewing then 🙂 📺

[@alyceameliahopkins3907]

@@TudorSmith Its quite a short interview but definitely worth a watch! I hope you enjoy it !!

[@alyceameliahopkins3907]

Hi Tudor! I loved this video.. Its so interesting to see all the characters come together , the links they have to each other.. Their were so many wonderful characters that made this story as brilliant as it was! This may seem a little off topic.. but I recently re watched Bridget Jones's Diary. I never knew that Andrew Davies was one of the screenplay writers for the film, and I've noticed so many similarities with P&P and Bridget Jones Diary! Of course You have Mark Darcy, who is played by the brilliant Colin Firth, the version he plays in Bridget Jones is quite like his Mr Darcy in P&P, stuffy also very proud and aloof too. You have Daniel Cleaver, charming but cunning, Like Wickham, he lies to Bridget about His and Darcy's past. A pushy mum who wants her daughter to marry well.. also like Mrs Bennett... the publishing company that Bridget works for is called 'Pemberley' and even the logo for the publishing company is a photo of the house used in the 1995 version of P&P.. even Mr Bingley has a small role in Bridget Jones too!! Sorry for the ramble !! Its so fascinating to see the BBC's classic make such an influence as it did and still does to this day!!!

[@TudorSmith]

The similarities are uncanny. I didn't realize Andrew Davies had a hand in the screen play for Bridget Jones. Nice connection.

[@s.h.741]

That was fun! I tried to guess who would be who in the chart. It's a clever idea and it shows how tightly woven Jane Austen's plots and characters are. Pull out one little thread and the whole story gets warped. Love your videos!

[@TudorSmith]

Sometimes it’s good to see the bigger pictures. At least that’s what I was trying to accomplish 🤣

[@ellie698]

Watch all the interviews and extras on the 1995 DVD.... Andrew Davies, the guy who wrote the script for that adaptation describes Jane Austen's plot of P&P as being like "a Swiss clock" in its precision.

[@johnrobertwoolley5730]

In the last pages of the book it suggests that Lizzy does help Lydia: even Darcy helps Wickham at arms length. By the way, in the book, there is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing and dinners between the Bingleys and Bennets before the former family clear off to winter in London, leaving Jane bereft. It gives a completely different slant to their relationships, which the films ignore for dramatic effect, supposedly. nevertheless I love it all, even the 2005 film ( apart for the "almost kiss" at Stourhead!)

[@TudorSmith]

Wouldn’t it have been good if we’d have seen more dinner parties in the 1995 version?

[@elizabethboulter7578]

This is very interesting and I appreciate the time and energy that went into it! This is one of my favorite books and I love the 1995 filmed version of it. I do have one thing I noticed that you might want to change as far as the wording. You call Mr. Collins the benefactor of Lady Catherine, but I believe it ought to be the reverse...she is his benefactor, and he is the recipient of her beneficence (or condescension or whatever! ) :) I hope you don't mind my bringing that to your attention. I also really enjoyed the video you made about the warmer aspects of Mr. Darcy's character. Thanks for posting!

[@TudorSmith]

You’re absolutely right. I realised my error after I’d published the video. Sadly KZbin doesn’t allow a video to be taken down, edited and then reloaded without starting all over again. I’ll leave the error in and let it be corrected by eagle eyed viewers in the comments section 😁

[@rowanaforrest9792]

I noticed that, too. Mr. Collins is the most cringe-inducing character of all. Charlotte will always have to be on her toes to keep their marriage the way she can tolerate it, but she's proving to be up to the task. To her credit, Charlotte shows no sign of being jealous or resentful that her friends Lizzie and Jane Bennett ended up marrying for true love but also independently wealthy husbands. Charlotte never thought that opportunity would come to her, so she settled for Mr. Collins.

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

I loved this! I have binged your videos all day, it’s been a wonderful Sunday! When I have ever been brave enough to comment on a certain fb group I have felt humiliated and put down and haven’t commented again. So here goes - please be kind people (not referring to you Tudor!). I have often pondered the fact that Mrs Gardiner has had such a wonderful wisdom which she shares to Jane and Elizabeth to their advantage. She is helpful and influential in a brilliant😂at to them. Yet there is not mention of her trying and we do not see any evidence of this with “interference” for the three younger sisters who certainly needed that matronly attention that their mother failed to give. I wonder why this is so? Perhaps there was not enough room in the book?!! I don’t know. I would like to have seen a hint of it. Could she have tried and failed with them because they were not interested? I can see this as a possibility for Lydia, but less so for Kitty and certainly lot Mary/. Could we even see Mrs Gardiner as being neglectful of the younger sisters who most needed more teaching (on propriety and on social behaviours, norms and acceptances? My apologies because I know she is one of our favs Tudor, but it seems a bit of a failure on her person.

[@TudorSmith]

Thank you for adding your comments and thoughts. I’m a firm believer that we all have our own interpretations which makes for good discussion. Perhaps Mrs. Gardiner knew stony ground with regards to the younger sisters and was biding her time to provide future guidance. That scene after the elopement where the girls and the Gardiners are having dinner and Mary starts moralising. Mrs Gardiner tells Mary something like “Mary, that’s hardly helpful” which may be indicative of how she was involved in all of the girls lives. I’m just supposing though 👍

[@vbrown6445]

@kathrynmurphy8147 It could be that by the time the younger three girls came along, Mrs. Gardner's own children started taking more of her time and she had less time for her youngest nieces. The Gardners have four children who are younger than all the Bennet girls.

[@lorna1928]

​@vbrown6445 I agree with your point. It's very difficult to be an active aunt when your own children drain so much of your time and energy. Jane and Lizzie would've had her full attention when she had loads to give.

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

@@vbrown6445 so we think that her continuing interest in Jane and Elizabeth (their visits) are because they also help with her children (Jane) or are good company (Elizabeth) I am playing devils advocate here)

[@kikicliff2519]

I don't think Mr Hurst is an insignificant character. He is this book's example of a character Austen usually includes to show her distain for the upper classes. Here is someone who looks down on the Bennets because they are of a lower social standing than he is, but Austen portrays him as a drunken, slovenly twit with none of the intelligence or wit of Elizabeth (or her father). But he, the Bingley sisters and society itself, consider him superior because of his wealth and rank. Although he doesn't take part in any plot developments, his presence is there to show how ridiculous the class system was (and is!)

[@susanmercurio1060]

And a side look at what Jane Austen thought about alcoholism

[@susanmercurio1060]

I often wondered what Mr Bennett saw in Mrs Bennett which led him to marry her.

[@CB-ss7cz]

Hello. I would like you to explore the relationship between Mr and Mrs Bennett as well as Mr. Bennett's relationship with his younger daughters. I find him not very kind towards them. He clearly prefers Lizzie and Jane. Another comment: in your chart, you forgot Charlotte's father and sister. we also saw her mother once I think. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@MinkaSchlossberger4ever]

Mr Bennett is disillusioned regarding the nature of his wife...her looks have faded, her sillyness stayed...,and Lydia and Kitty are her equal in shallowness...,that is, why Mr. Bennett Looks at them with disapproval...from the distance of his Library, where he took refuge from his disappointing marriage and relationships with His younger daughters....and life alltogether. His only joy are his books, and talking to Elizabeth....who is witty enough to understand his remarks and jokes...and sassy enough to give him open answers.

[@kellyjhardesty2987]

It's interesting to think that Mr Collins is showing more initiative in solving the sisters' economic dilemma than their own father!

[@andythain3923]

Pride and Prejudice 95 on the drama channel today 12:35. Can't think of a better way to start the new year.

[@TudorSmith]

I’d record it but it’s already stored for continuous watching 🤣

[@bodnica]

❤thank you

[@TudorSmith]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sapphiregamgee4773]

1995 P&P supremacy!

[@drivelaughing7905]

Hi Tudor, i was filming on the new bbc adaptation of the book miss Austen. Does this mean I might feature in one of your future videos 😁. I could even do an interview and give you my characters back story if you want 😂

[@TudorSmith]

Only if you can do the interview in character 🤣

[@michelleanderson6644]

Nice job on the grid!

[@BookMD]

I love anything you do about P&P! Don't forget Mary's interest in Mr. Collins. I think Mr. Bennett is portrayed leniently in the movie. He actually is bad with money and a terrible father. He should have made sure his daughters were more accomplished and more educated, hut all they do really is waste time. He admits his poor judgment in choosing a stupid wife. But Mrs. Bennett is to be admired for doing her damnedest with limited resources to get her daughters married, for good reasons. It seems like she was raised to be gracious, but can't really manage it - her parents must have been thrilled that she bewitched Mr. Bennett.

[@DiannVonDenWoelfen]

I’d like to know more about Lady Catherine’s background. She proclaims that had she learnt to play music, she would have been a great proficient. This leads me to believe she married above her social class. Why else would she have not learnt an instrument?

[@TudorSmith]

That’s an interesting observation, especially if you take into account Bingley’s comment about the Bennet sisters being accomplished.

[@catherinelincoln9830]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Lady Anne Darcy (Darcy’s mother), and Colonel FitzWilliam’s father were siblings and the offspring of an Earl. Lady Catherine married Sir Lewis who was either a baronet or knight (were never told) so she didn’t marry above her station. One suspects she was too idle to learn the piano.

[@heathergarnham9555]

Their brother was the Earl of Matlock, Col. Fitzwilliam is the younger son, hence him being in the army, but he needs to marry money as he will not inherit.

[@rocketmom60]

@@heathergarnham9555 I thought Col. Fitzwilliam would be a good husband for Georgiana, but perhaps he is too old for her.

[@thesixthgirl6199]

@@catherinelincoln9830 I am convinced this is the case! I remember quite vividly this passage the first time I read the novel, and I had a big laugh. Jane Austen is very funny!

[@rowanaforrest9792]

Could you please do a video explaining why Wickham eloped with Lydia Bennett, despite her having only a very small dowry and her father being too poor to blackmail for much more money? That would be fascinating! (I have my own theory, but would love to hear yours since you know a lot more.)

[@TudorSmith]

I’m currently working on a video about Lydia so I’m hopeful I’ll cover the intriguing story of Wickham, although he deserves a video in his own right 👍

[@rowanaforrest9792]

@@TudorSmith Wonderful, thank you! (Including Wickham deserving his own video.)

[@depaula1710]

You might like to watch Dr. Octavia Cox's answer to your question in her video series "close reading". Her take basically boils down to: Wickham had to run away from his debts. Lydia really was of no interest to him other than for a bit of an f* (excuse my language) from time to time. As you have already gathered, there is no money, no title, no personal connection that could make Wickham interested in Lydia. Lydia however is totally smitten with him, so she basically "invites herself along" believing whatever he tells her. He really has no intention of marrying her. He's on the run and if she presses to come along, why not. He might use it to press Darcy for money, as Darcy would be the kind of guy wanting to support the mennet family as he has started to get to know and care for Lizzy

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

I enjoyed that Thankyou

[@TudorSmith]

So glad!

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

Do you think Lizzie called her Mr. Darcy, Fitz or William, or Fitzy or Willie, after they were married? I had no idea his name was Fitzwilliam. Cool.

[@TudorSmith]

Ha ha can you imagine. Hey Fitzy, where is my hairbrush 🤣 I suppose in public or society she would still have e called him Mr. Darcy 👍

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

@@TudorSmith Yes. Just like Mrs. Bennet always called her husband, Mr. Bennet. But alone they must call each other by their first names...I would think.

[@TudorSmith]

I agree

[@МарияИвликова]

There is even meme about it! (I found it in Pinterest): "All I am saying is that Mr Darcy is too full of himself for someone who is called Fitzwilliam"😂😂😂

[@TheWorldisQuietHere3]

Thank you for this. I am watching the film for the ympteenth time and was still finding myself confused. Especially because in the scene where Elizabeth introduces Darcy to the Gardiners at Pemberley, she makes a point to say "Mrs. Gardiner is my Aunt, Mr. Darcy, my sister Jane stayed woth them at cheapside." I found ot curious that she pointed out Mrs. Gardiner as her aunt and not Mr. Gardiner since Mrs. Is only by marriage where Mr. Is by blood. So, I searched for this video and it helped a lot. One thing I never understood was why collins was the heir to the Bennett estate. It was always curious to me that, despite his eldest daughters' optimal marriage, when Mr Bennett dies further in the stories, Collins would kick the remaining 2 bennett daughters and Mrs. Bennett out of their home. Also, could you please explain who Mrs. Younge is and her relationship to Mr. Wickahm and why she was onvolved with rhe attenpted elopements for both Georgiana Darcy and Lydia Bennett?

[@TudorSmith]

Some interesting points you raise there. I suppose Lizzy introduces Mrs Gardiner first because she is a beloved confidant and mentor. Maybe because she was standing closer to Lizzy at that moment (in the scene - maybe not in the book). I don't know really. Maybe others could add a comment? Regarding Mr Collins inheriting the Longbourne estate: In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Collins is in line to inherit Longbourne instead of Mr. Bennet's daughters because the estate is entailed to male heirs. This means that the property will be passed down through the male line, rather than being divided among the daughters and their children. He could no doubt have evicted any remaining tenants (Mrs. Bennet and her sisters) but as we've seen in other Jane Austen novels, any family with enough financial ability would have offered homes to the remaining sisters. This happened in Jane Austen's case where she and her mother/sisters were homed by her brother upon her fathers death. As for Mrs. Younge, she was the companion hired by Darcy to preside over an establishment in London for his fifteen-year-old sister Georgiana after she left school; however, he had been unhappily deceived in her character and discovered too late that she had a prior acquaintance with George Wickham. Mrs. Younge's position as Georgiana's governess also meant she had influence and access to the young woman, which Wickham leveraged to facilitate his scheme. By abusing her position of trust, Mrs. Younge betrayed the Darcy family in exchange for her own personal gain.

[@TheWorldisQuietHere3]

@@TudorSmith thanks very much for explaining. All interesting points.

[@rowanaforrest9792]

@@TudorSmith Yes, Mr. Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam unknowingly put young Georgiana as a lamb among two wolves (Wickham and Mrs. Younge). I'm sure Wickham promised Mrs. Younge a sum of money out of the fortune that Georgiana would inherit upon their elopement, in exchange for her help in influencing Georgiana to agree to elope.

[@EGChurchofChrist]

Fitzwilliam Darcy and his cousin Corneal Fitzwilliam are related to lady Catherine. Who are there parents. Are there mothers sisters?

[@TudorSmith]

Lady Catherine had a sister, Darcy’s mother, and a brother, Colonel Fitzwilliam’s father.

[@rowanjoy419]

don't worry I am a feminist and I still color coded in blue for boys and pink for girls because is easier to remember 😂

[@TudorSmith]

😊

[@marcidehm8083]

Just thinking about fan fictions, I liked Letters from Pemberly. Have you read Mr. Darcy's Diary? I quite liked that one as well.

[@TudorSmith]

Ah now that’s one I haven’t heard of. I’ll have to seek it out 👍

[@rachelc1492]

Yes and also Dear Mr Darcy I thought was well imagined. It's by Amanda Grange. It tells the story through imagined letters between the characters, beginning with Mr Darcy senior's last illness.

[@debbieann921]

You left out Charlotte's sister Maria and Sir and Lady Lucas from your flowchart.

[@TudorSmith]

I did didn’t I? Probably unintentionally.

[@BoninBrighton]

In what way is C de B an aunt? Who is she the sister or sister in law of?

[@TudorSmith]

Lady Catherine is Mr. Darcy senior's sister.

[@jbell6436]

She is Mr Darcy's mother's sister. Sister to the Earl of Matlock, why she is Lady Catherine.

[@mariehavlickova4702]

❤❤❤

[@laurabrowning7973]

I've often wondered why Mr. Bennett married Mrs. Bennett...I mean, what did he see in her? Where was the attraction? Did she bring a large dowry with her or something?

[@TudorSmith]

It’s certainly an interesting thing to contemplate. His comments about Mrs. Bennet’s nerves bring his constant companion, and the one about marrying a silly woman as others have done could tell is it wasn’t a match made in heaven. But then we have Charlotte sacrificing love and happiness for the safety/sanctuary of marriage. Perhaps in those days being married was ones ultimate goal?

[@heathergarnham9555]

In the book, he says he married her rather soon after meeting her, she was very pretty, but he didn't know her well before marriage.

[@tamakunminnip2117]

Her looks, and supposed good humer. Her dowery was only 5,000 pounds or about $250,000 in today's money, and that was saved to split between her daughters. 1,000 pounds or 50,000 dollars on today's money.

[@debbieann921]

I think that Mrs Bennett was a great beauty when he met her and being a younger man then, fell in love with her as so many before him.

[@qvmarlins3506]

Lust

[@gabrieleprasser2682]

Thank you for your Videos in your fine language. Is Mr Bingley a Gentleman in class meaning? Isn't it part of the story, that he does not care of classes. In difference to Caroline. He does not belong to the landed gentry. Indeed he is a gentleman in it's general sense. But Jane Austen uses the terms of classes in my opinion very precisely. Greetings from Nürnberg Germany

[@TudorSmith]

I belief being a Gentleman was originally meant to mean a member of aristocracy or of being landed gentry. But by the time of Regency England, the shift meant being a Gentlrman was a man of good manners and who could control control his temper. Something like that 👍

[@heathergarnham9555]

His father was in trade, you could buy an estate, that was Bingleys father's wish for his son to purchase an estate, hence why he's 'renting' Netherfield, to learn how to be an owner of an estate and how to run it. They have $$$$ due to their trade connections, which makes it amusing that Bingleys sisters disparage the Gardiner's as being in trade.

[@heathergarnham9555]

As Rosing Park was the estate and seat of Mr/Sir De bourge, would Anne actually be the lady of the house, I thought that spouses didn't inherit, but I would put it past Catherine to over rule her daughter. Not to mention that if she was that frail and ill she probably couldn't bare a healthy child,

[@TudorSmith]

I’ve always been confused by this. The understanding that the male heir inherits, not the daughters. But then we get Mary King inheriting £10k which adds more confusion to me! Thomas Knight, a cousin of Jane Austen’s father had no sons and so adopted Edward Austen so that he could be Thomas’ heir. So I’ve read anyway 🙂

[@gogreen7794]

Females could inherit property and money, especially if they had no brothers. That's what made so many of them desirable as brides. What they usually couldn't inherit were titles, although there were exceptions to that, as well.

[@joerudnik9290]

@@TudorSmithYes, and then Georgiana Darcy wouldn’t be much of a prize, either, except for her wealthy connections.

[@bookmouse2719]

Have you played the card game Marrying Mr. Darcy? I see you playing this lol.

[@TudorSmith]

I didn’t even know it existed. I’ll have to check it out!

[@heathergarnham9555]

It's hilarious, a lot of fun.

[@lorna1928]

I watched this as a 19 year old back in 1995, no binging possible, I'm afraid, so I immediately read the book to keep it all alive. Then, a few weeks ago I heard from Anthony William (a Medical Medium who has helped me cure some chronic health issues with his health advice) that this 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice series is incredibly healing, that angels were present during production and that all dark and negative energy was kept out. He says the positive healing energy comes through and recommends people to look at it when they need a boost. The prominence of nature has a role to play too, apparently. He mentioned that angels and orbs are visible in some scenes. So far, I've only seen one, near the end of episode 4, in the side shot of as Lizzie and Darcy, followed by the Gardiners, walk through the trees towards their carriage. I know others have said they see some in episode 3 in a scene even Lizzie is outdoors. I wonder if the cast and crew remember this as a very 'light' or special period of their lives? Thank you so much for these videos.

[@marycassidy1695]

I agree with pink and blue. I refuse to be politically correct!!!!

[@TudorSmith]

Me too 😮

[@heatheralice89]

How much money does Mr Hurst have I wonder?...

[@TudorSmith]

I’m not sure it’s ever disclosed in the novel. But in those days, marrying a wealthy woman would have brought him some wealth I think? Not sure though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marilynsobel7414]

@@TudorSmith The novel says Mrs. Hurst married a man of "more fashion than fortune"; the implication seems to be he has class status but not financial security. As you say, he would also have 20,000 pounds through his marriage, but the interest on that was probably not enough to maintain a wealthy lifestyle, so I'm guessing that poor Mr. Bingley entertained both of them very frequently! I really liked the way the miniseries subtly showed his Mr. Hurst's alcoholism.

[@finarezzo7334]

Il personaggio che mi ha irritata , e' la signora Bennet !! Donna isterica , e qualche volta insorportabile!! 😂 thank you very much!! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🥇❤️🥰🇮🇹

[@TudorSmith]

Sì, la signora Bennet sembra infastidire molte persone 😉