Does Jane Forgive Bingley Too Easily?

Sometimes I have trouble with how easily Jane forgives Bingley—and I wonder if this is valid or just my modern take on it. 

On the one hand, Bingley is kind, hot, rich, and single.  This checks all of the boxes for both Regency and modern women. 

But then he ghosts her!  For eight months!  This unchecks all my boxes as a women in the 21st century.  Were there different rules in the Regency era?  Or is eight months still eight months? 

Time to take a closer look at this one: Was Jane smart to forgive Bingley, or was she a doormat?  Let’s start with the timeline.

The Timeline

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6 responses to “Does Jane Forgive Bingley Too Easily?”

  1. cindie snyder Avatar
    cindie snyder

    I agree with your post! Love the pictures! Glad Bingley and Jane had their HEA!

    1. Kirstin Odegaard Avatar

      Me too! I definitely want the happily ever after. I just want him to work for it a bit.

  2. Amanda Kai Avatar
    Amanda Kai

    I like how in the 2005 one he grovels before her and tells her he’s been the most unmitigated and comprehensive ass. And she forgives him! Why? Because she truly loves him.

    1. Kirstin Odegaard Avatar

      Groveling before forgiveness fixes everything! I should really re-watch that one.

  3. Jan Marie Avatar
    Jan Marie

    Let’s not forget, Lydia’s scandal and hurried wedding was still fresh. Marrying Bingley was not only neccessary for her happiness, but certainly benefited her family.

    1. Kirstin Odegaard Avatar

      Yes, and Jane, with her sense of duty and responsibility to her family, would never pass up the chance to help them.
      What I still want for her, though, is the freedom to speak her mind and air her feelings a bit. Let’s hope it’s a deleted scene.

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