married Loving but Foolish Mother Despite her flaws Mrs Bennet genuinely loves her daughters She wants the best for them Her foolishness and lack of judgment arise from her desire to see them well-settled and happy She talks about her life s difficulties Nobody can tell what I suffer Her reaction to Lydia s elopement with Wickham shows her concern for her daughters reputations Here her response is more focused on the social consequences rather than the moral importance Focus on Wealth and Status Mrs Bennet's ambitions are not solely about marriage but also about securing wealth and improving social status She is very conscious of the economic benefits of marrying well She is often impressed by wealth and status This is evident in her admiration for Mr Bingley s wealth When she learns about his grand estate she remarks A single man of large fortune four or five thousand a year What a fine thing for our girls This fascination with wealth highlights her belief that a good marriage is the key to social and financial success In conclusion Mrs Bennet is an ambitious character whose main concern is to see her daughters married well Her narrow view of marriage drives much of the plot and humor in Pride and Prejudice