The main idea of Chapter VII is that Mrs. Benent sends Jane to the Bingley Estate in Netherfield. The thing I find interesting is that when Jane asked for the carriage, Mrs. Bennet refused to give it to her, even though they both knew it was going to rain. So Jane had to go on horseback instead.
"No, my dear, you had better go on horseback, because it seems likely to rain; and then you must stay all night."
From a child's and mother's standpoint, it was a very cruel thing to do. Mrs. Bennet had a master plan in her head, though. Since she knew it was going to rain, she wanted her to go on horseback, so she would have to spend the night. That would give Jane some time to get acquainted with Mr. Bingley.
Jane went according to plan, but when Jane arrived at Netherfield, she fell ill. A letter came home to Lizzy, telling her what was going on. Elizabeth was scared that Jane would die. In this scene, Jane Austen really highlights Mrs. Bennet's personality. When Mrs. Bennet recieves news of Jane's illness, she is not worried about Jane dying; she is even happier than before because Jane would have to stay longer to recuperate. I thought that it really showed the true colors of Mrs. Bennet. I think that once her personality was revealed, readers will not be fans of her anymore.
~Ana Gabriela
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