9. Lydia Bennet

In this week's episode we discuss a second fictional character. This time we talk about Ms. Lydia Bennett from Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice. We provide a brief summary of the book and author, then discuss how Lydia is represented in the novel (and certain film adaptations). We also investigate how she was perceived by her sisters, her parents, and society at large. Then we talk about some of the reasons Lydia might have acted the way she did, considering what might have been going on in her head, but more importantly, how society and those around her affected her decisions in life. Finally we wrap up with what we think Lydia represents when we look beyond her categorization as a silly teenage girl. 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Pride and Prejudice Mini-Series on HBO

The Real Lydia Bennet, by Emma McGrory

Jane Austen’s Most Widely Mocked Character is Also Her Most Subversive, by Rachel Dunphy