In Pride and Prejudice, the exemplar men like Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy are portrayed as gracious, charming, polite, well-mannered, and loyal to their families. Mr. Darcy assumes guardianship of his younger sister and cultivates a positive relationship with her, while Mr. Bingley tolerates his unpleasant family members. These men uphold the social expectations of the time by being intelligent, socially adept, caring for their families, and serving as good providers. In contrast, men like Mr. Collins, who is ridiculous, and Mr. Bennet, who fails to properly care for his wife and daughters, are portrayed negatively.