![]() To have his errors made public might ruin him forever. You know that quote by Maya Angelou that says “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time”? Jane keeps extending Wickham the benefit of the doubt long past the time when it is reasonable to do so. But every time I reread Pride and Prejudice, I’m struck by the same thing: as wonderful as she is, Jane can also be dangerous and harmful without meaning to be. ![]() Without a doubt, she’s one of my favorite Austen characters. After all, in the world we live in, open-hearted and open-minded people are to be treasured. Just to be clear: Jane Bennet is a beautiful person, and in a lot of ways, someone to look up to and emulate. The eldest of the Bennet sisters is a genuinely kind, generous, empathetic person who always looks for (and finds) the best in others, and is happy to provide second chances without judgement. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love, or at least like, Jane Bennet. ![]() In case of emergency, you can summon her by talking about Ireland, fictional witches, and the Brontë family. She hoards books like they’re going out of style. Carolina Ciucci is a teacher, writer and reviewer based in the south of Argentina.
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