In this essay, I will prove that Jane Austen enhances the understanding of the reader's idea of that time in history by the lack of character development with Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins. Jane Austen's effective use of static characters, such as Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins to express the novel's important themes and ideas. Austen does a wonderful job in highlighting certain ideas and themes through the decisions and mindsets of Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennet. Mrs. Bennet showcases the theme of money being a target and the idea that marriage is truly important but not based on love. Mr. Collins demonstrates that the idea of pride is easily accessed throughout the novel. Mrs. Bennet is characterized as a static character due to the fact that she does not change or evolve throughout the novel. Austen creates the idea that in that point in history, a central accomplishment to a mother, is to see their daughters married. Throughout, we see her incessant urge to take her daughters to various balls and get them acquainted with financially stable men. The theme that is emphasized through Bennett's character is that money overcomes all battles including marriage.This is shown when she hears of Mr. Bingley coming to town, immediately in her head she knows that one of her daughters has to marry him. Her character does not make any evolution throughout the book and is solely focused on getting her daughters married, no matter what the cost may be. Her underlying agenda stays consistent in the novel. She lacks not only tact but substance. Another theme introduced is self-indulgence, which is shown when she tells Elizabeth that she cannot like Mr. Darcy and would prefer that she not see him again, but Mrs. Bennet wants Mr. Darcy for herself. Selfish and materialistic would be great adjectives to describe her, especially when she tells Jane to walk to Bingley's knowing that it will rain and she will have to spend the night. Jane gets sick and must stay t