Pride and Prejudice-Characters Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice-Characters

Elizabeth Bennet -The novel’s protagonist and the second eldest Bennet daughter. Thoughtful and independent.

Fitzwilliam Darcy -A wealthy, proud man with a cold demeanor. Frustrates the Bennet family, and is attracted to Elizabeth.

Colonel Fitzwilliam-Darcy's well-mannered and pleasant cousin, is also interested in Elizabeth, and needs to marry someone with money.

Jane Bennet -A gentle and kind-hearted young woman, who is elizabeth's confidant and the oldest, most beautiful of the Bennet daughters. Falls in love with Charles Bingley.

Charles Bingley -A good-natured and wealthy man who falls in love with Jane. Easily influenced by others, especially by his close friend Darcy.

Mr. Bennet - The ironic and often apathetic Bennet father. Unhappily married, he has failed to provide a secure financial future for his wife and daughters.

Mrs. Bennet -The foolish mother of the Bennet family, obsessed with finding husbands for her daughters.

George Wickham -A handsome, charming fortune hunter who Elizabeth find attractive. Part of the militia stationed in Meryton.

Lydia Bennet - The immature and irresponsible youngest daughter of the Bennet family. Is Mrs. Bennet's favorite, her reckless behavior nearly results in the ruin of the family.

Mr. Collins - Mr. Bennet's cousin, who will inherit Longbourn after Mr. Bennet's death. Seeks a bride, and works as a church minister. Not very sharp.

Miss Caroline Bingley -Bingley's shallow and arrogant sister who befriends Jane. Seeks the affections of Mr. Darcy.

Mr. And Mrs. Hurst-Bingley's brother-in-law and his other snobbish sister. Mrs. Hurst spends time gossiping with Caroline, and Mr. Hurst either plays cards or sleeps.