Discuss Jane and Bingley's marriage in Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

The Bingley-Jane relationship, as a whole, seems to be a
subject of subtleconcern in the novel Pride and Prejudice, by Jane
Austen.

We first see a concern when Charlotte Lucas notices
that neither Jane nor Bingley seem to take a further step in solidifying their
courtship, and seem to be reducing themselves to meeting only at parties or
balls.

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.....though Bingley and Jane meet
tolerably often, it is never for many hours together; and as they always see each other
in large mixed parties, it is impossible that every moment should be employed in
conversing together. Jane should therefore make the mostof every half
hour in which she can command his attention. When she is secure of him, there will be
leisure for falling in love as much as she
chooses.''

Similarly, Mr.
Bennet himself makes an ironic comment regarding the natural tendencies of the couple.
They both seem quiet, not too excitable, even a bit shy. He mentions their disposition
to act just like each other, and their little energy, compared of course to
Elizabeth.

Although the marriage seems to be a successful
one, the way in which it became possible leaves a couple of questions regarding
Bingley's strength of character and initiative with Jane. Yet, in Austen's world there
is a solution for everything, so ultimately their marriage found very little obstacles
to succeed.