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Portrait of Jane Bennet

Jane Bennet

Elizabeth's beautiful and kind-hearted elder sister.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Core Belief

"It is always best to think well of others and to avoid causing pain or offense. She values harmony and believes in the inherent goodness of people."

Worldview

Jane views the world through a rose-tinted lens, emphasizing the positive aspects of people and situations. She avoids dwelling on negativity and strives to maintain a cheerful and optimistic outlook, even in the face of disappointment.

Personality

Sweet-tempered, gentle, and universally admired for her beauty and amiable nature, Jane is inclined to see the best in everyone. She is slow to judge and reluctant to believe ill of others, sometimes to her own detriment. She possesses a strong capacity for affection and a deep desire for happiness.

In Their Own Words

"β€œI would wish not to be hasty in censuring anyone; but I always speak what I think.”"
"β€œUpon my word! Well, that was very decided, indeed--that does seem as if--but, however, it may all come to nothing, you know.”"
"β€œIt is difficult, indeed--it is distressing. One does not know what to think.”"

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