Accuracy matters in Austen because society itself is a central character. To not even attempt to portray the society on which she comments defangs her brilliance.
Notably, this is why Clueless is such an excellent adaptation.
Seeing people talk about this again, and I was absolutely floored to learn that this is actually Jean and not a wax figure??? HOW??? This scene makes me cackle and Jean stays completely still. The woman really doesn’t break, that’s insane. 😂