Question

They were in fact very fine ladies; not deficient in good humour when they were pleased, nor in the power of making themselves agreeable when they chose it, but proud and conceited. They were rather handsome, had been educated in one of the first private seminaries in town, had a fortune of twenty thousand pounds, were in the habit of spending more than they ought, and of associating with people of rank, and were therefore in every respect entitled to think well of themselves, and meanly of others.
–Pride and Prejudice,
Jane Austen
Which details about Mr. Bingley’s sisters show how the economic context affects the theme? Check all that apply.
They tend to show pleasure when they are happy.
They can make themselves very likable at times.
They are described as attractive young women.
They are used to being with people of their own status.
They think better of themselves than of others

Answer 1

- They are used to being with people of their own status.
- They think better of themselves than of others.

Explanation: these details connect their wealth and social position to themes of class and pride.