Episode 42: Mrs. Bennet - A Complex Portrait of Motherhood in Pride and Prejudice with Habiba from @habibareadsbooks

In this episode I am joined by Habiba @habibareadsbooks to discuss the Pride & Prejudices Mrs. Bennet. A character who indeed has a multifaceted personality that elicits a range of emotions from readers. <br/><br/>In this episode we explore her character in more detail, acknowledging both her humorous aspects and the challenges she faces as a mother of five unmarried daughters. We also look at the ways in which Mrs. Bennet is similar to some South Asian Mums and Grans, standing as a true matriarch at times. Habiba touches on her own experiences, and how Pride and Prejudice relates closely to both her Pakistani traditions and Desi culture as a whole. <br/><br/>Thanks again to our sponsor Haus of Bennet: https://hausofbennet.com/ Use code whatthediscount at the checkout for 15% off! and you will also be supporting the Podcast 🤍This podcast is about Janeites coming together, discussing Jane Austen's work, and having a few laughs along the way. We really enjoyed making this episode and we hope you like it! Please follow and subscribe to keep up with all the upcoming episodes.<br/><br/>Where can you find Habiba?   <br/>Instagram: @habibareadsbooksSupport the showWhere can you find your host (Izzy)? <br/>Website: www.whattheausten.com <br/>Podcast Instagram: @whattheausten<br/>Personal Instagram: @izzymeakin<br/>Youtube: What the Austen? Podcast