In Chapter VIII, the Bingley sisters make fun of the Bennets, especially Elizabeth. They poke at her because of the way she looks after walking from her home to the Netherfield. Darcy and Mr. Bingley try and defend the Bennets at first, but they do disagree with Lizzy's decision to walk all the way to the Bingley estate. They also agreed that, given the Bennets are rather poor, they are not suitable choices for marriage. Darcy also describes what he thinks is an "accomplished woman," which Elizabeth thinks is too specific and demanding.
When Darcy was describing his idea of an "accomplished woman", he was being very stereotypical and feminist. Mr. Bingley also shows feminist opinions, saying that women should be able to make baskets and do household chores. As I mentioned in a previous post, they believe that women should stay at home and raise children, and the men should do the working. That is a very stereotypical and feminist outlook.
~Carolyn
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