After reading the humiliation of Elizbeth Bennet I was more interested in the relationship her and her father had more so then the characters themselves. Fraimans response to the book was nothing new, like most people examining the book they see it as a male dominated society where women had little to no say in anything and the fathers of families held all the power, which was all true at the time. Her analysis of the book I feel is a good one and pointed out some things that not everyone may catch. For example at the time women relied heavily on news and gossip and Mr. Bennet realizes this so he with holds the information so that he stays in power. He favors Elizibeth however because of their similarities in their personalities. Fraiman also uses some examples of frauds theory in the development of Elizibeth. We see that like most things money is whats really in charge, Mr. Bennet doesn't care for Darcy but because he is wealthy is willing to let his daughter marry him.
My question is what are some modern day examples of an indifferent father?
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