Pride and Prejudice

Novel | Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice Character

Major Characters

  • Elizabeth Bennet: The protagonist and second-oldest Bennet sister. Intelligent, witty, independent-minded, and strong-willed. She values personal integrity and true love over social status.
  • Fitzwilliam Darcy- The male protagonist: A wealthy, proud, and reserved gentleman of the Pemberley estate. He struggles with his pride but deeply loves Elizabeth.
  • Mr. Bennet: The father of the Bennet family. Sarcastic, witty, and somewhat detached from family responsibilities.
  • Mrs. Bennet: The mother of the Bennet family. Nervous and obsessed with marrying off her daughters to secure their futures.
  • Jane Bennet: The eldest Bennet sister. Beautiful, gentle, kind-hearted, and admired for her sweetness.
  • Mr. Charles Bingley: A wealthy, friendly, and sociable gentleman. Darcy’s close friend and Jane Bennet’s love interest.
Minor Characters
  • Lydia Bennet: The youngest Bennet sister. Immature, flirtatious, and reckless. Her elopement with Wickham causes a scandal.
  • George Wickham: A charming but deceitful militia officer. Initially wins Elizabeth’s trust but is later revealed as untrustworthy.
  • Mr. Collins: A pompous and obsequious clergyman, cousin to the Bennets and heir to their estate. Proposes to Elizabeth, then marries Charlotte Lucas.
  • Charlotte Lucas: Elizabeth’s practical and sensible friend who marries Mr. Collins for security.
  • Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Darcy’s aristocratic and domineering aunt. Disapproves of Elizabeth as a match for Darcy.
  • Mr. Gardiner: Mrs. Bennet’s sensible brother, a lawyer, and a supportive figure to Elizabeth and Jane.
  • Mrs. Gardiner: Mrs. Bennet’s sister-in-law, kind and wise, offers guidance to Elizabeth.
  • Georgiana Darcy: Mr. Darcy’s shy and sweet younger sister. Her past with Wickham is important for understanding Darcy’s protective nature.
  • Miss Caroline Bingley: Mr. Bingley's arrogant and proud sister. She tries to win Mr. Darcy’s attention and dislikes Elizabeth. Represents social vanity and class-consciousness.
  • Mrs. Hurst: Elder sister of Mr. Bingley. Less active than Caroline, but shares similar attitudes. She is married and often seen with Caroline.
  • Colonel Fitzwilliam: Darcy’s well-mannered and friendly cousin.
  • The Housekeeper at Pemberley (Mrs. Reynolds): A kind and honest servant who praises Mr. Darcy, helping change Elizabeth’s view of him.
 

Couples and Love Connections in the Novel 

  • Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy: The main romantic couple whose relationship develops from misunderstanding to love.
  • Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley: A sweet and harmonious couple who genuinely love each other.
  • Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins: A practical marriage based on security rather than love.
  • Lydia Bennet and George Wickham: A reckless and scandalous match.
Friends and Family
  • The Bennet family (Mr. and Mrs. Bennet with their five daughters)
  • The Bingley family (Mr. Bingley and his sisters)
  • The Gardiners (relatives and mentors to the Bennets)
  • Neighbours and acquaintances in the rural English countryside
 

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