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.
- 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.
- 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