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English Essay" I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good. Follies and nonsense, whims and inconsistencies do divert me, I own, and I laugh at them whenever I can "How does Jane Austen reflect "folly and nonsense" in Pride and Prejudice ?" For what do we live, alone to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn?Jane Austen , Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen wrote her novels in the style of the Augusten Period, which was a period that emphasised common sense, moderation, curtilage over emotion, and elegance over brevity. She therefore ridicules those who refuse to stay within the bounds of social behaviour. It is possible to see within each character a certain amount of inequality, whether in behaviour ,attitude or homoner.In the beginning of the novel Mr.Bingley is described by Jane - " He is just what a young man ought to be," she said, "sensible, good humoured, lively and I never saw such happy manners- so much ease with such p erfect good carriage" to which Elizabeth replies in further praise " He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth "which a young man ought the likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete" These statements do not reflect the emotion present in statements made about him later in the book - " I begin to feel sorry that he comes at all," said Jane to her sister. "It would be nothing I could see him with perfect indifference, .. . Happy shall I be when his stay at Netherfield is over"From the above remarks it is puzzle out to see the changing in perception of others, namely Lizzie, and Jane on Mr.Bingley. This change stems from the lack of constancy on Mr.Bingleys part. He lacks a strong character and is like clay, i.e. he is easily moulded by his peers. This can be seen in Mr.Darceys letter to Lizzie where he states-"But Mr.Bingley has a great natural modesty, with a stronger colony on my judgement than on his own.- To con vince him, therefore, that he had deceived himself was no very difficult point".. Jane Austen uses Mr.Bingleys character to fully depict the fickleness and inconsistency of people who lack firm and strong character. This also serves another purpose, by making fun of such characters Ms.Austen can more fully compliment those who mother firm morals, character, depth and consistence.