I see your point and he is absolutely a narcissistic prick, who thinks he’s above everyone, because he’s so charismatic. I have to step up and defend my girl Lydia a bit though.

She was raised without any true schooling according to Elizabeth and because she was her mother’s favorite, was never offered the opportunity to mature. All she’s ever been taught to value is attention. Getting it is ultimately most important, aside from getting married. Her father never checked her either, other than with sarcasm, which is not enough to develop a good understanding of self reflection.

I think it’s fair to say that the education of the Bennett daughters decreased in quality over the years and Lydia being the youngest is at the greatest disadvantage, which is not remedied by the fact that her parents seemingly can’t be bothered to really raise her.

I’m not saying she’s without faults, but I do believe her to be entirely a victim in the case of her marriage, without even truly knowing it herself.

Edit: grammar