Elizabeth- has many qualities that are admired such as her cleverness, and her loveliness. She has a sharp tongue and a tendency to make speedy judgments which often lead her off course. Elizabeth must not only cope with a hopeless mother, a distant father, two badly behaved younger siblings, and several snobbish, antagonizing females, she must also conquer her own mistaken impressions of Darcy, which to begin with lead her to reject his proposals of marriage. Her charms are sufficient to keep him interested, fortunately, while she directs household and social confusion. As she gradually comes to recognize the goodness of Darcy’s character, she realizes the error of her initial prejudice against him. Elizabeth Bennet – is the protagonist of the novel, she is the second daughter of Mr. Bennet she is the most sensible and clever of her five sisters.
Mr Darcy – is the son of a wealthy, well established family and the master of the great estate of Pemberley, he is also the male counterpart of Elizabeth. He is intelligent and honest and he as a lot of pride which causes him to look down on his social inferiors. His high birth and wealth make him overly proud, hasty and harsh. So when he proposes to her (Elizabeth) he points out how unsuitable she is rather than her beauty, charm or by rather complimenting her. She obviously rejects him which causes Fizwilliam Darcy to feel a feeling of modesty. He remained devoted to Elizabeth in spite of her depleted associations, when he saved Lydia and the entire Bennet family from embarrassment and when he also went against his aunt Lady Catherine de Bourgh, by continuing to engage with Elizabeth. He finally proves himself of being worthy of Elizabeth.
Jane Bennet – is the eldest and the most beautiful of the Bennet’s sisters. She is more standoffish and gentler than Elizabeth. Jane and Bingley engaged in a courtship that occupies a central place in the novel. The met at the ball in Meryton and were immediately attracted to each other. Jane’s gentle sprit serves as a cover for her sister’s scorching, and debatable nature.
Charles Bingley – is Mr. Darcy’s considerably wealthy best friend, he is very eager and hospitable. Bingley purchased Netherfield, an estate near the Bennets. He is the complete opposite to his friend Mr. Darcy. He and Jane engage in a courtship that has a special place in the novel. They are spoken as the potential couple throughout the book, long before Elizabeth and Darcy thought of marriage. Mr. Bingley and Jane can be described with similar words such as friendly, good – natured and always wanting the best for their love ones.
Mr. Bennet- is the head of the family, he is a gentleman of reasonable income with five daughters who are unmarried. He is sarcastic and has a mocking sense of humour that he uses to purposely annoy his wife. Even though he loves his daughter, particularly Elizabeth, he fails as a parent and withdraws himself from the marriage concerns of the women of the time rather than offer his assistance. For example, his foolish indulgence of Lydia’s immature behaviour nearly leads to general disgracer when she runs away and gets married to Mr Wickham. Even when she disappeared he proved himself by not being helpful. Which causes Mr Gardiner and Darcy to track Lydia down and fix the situation; He rather withdraws himself from the world rather than try to and cope with it.
Mrs Bennet – is an extraordinary tiresome character. Nosiy and foolish, she is a woman who is obsessive with the desire to see her daughters married and seems to care for nothing else in the world. Her single minded pursuit of these goals tends to backfire, as her lack of social grace isolate the same people (Darcy and Bingley) she is trying to attract. She also plays the role of a middle class counterpart to an upper class snob (lady Catherine and Miss Bingley) which in turn shows that foolishness can be found at every level of society.
Mr Collins – A boast, generally idiotic clergy man who stands to inherit Mr Bennet’s property. His own social status is nothing to show off and goes to every length to let everyone know that Lady Catherine serves as his patroness.
Mr Wickham- Is a handsome, fortune- hunting Militia officer.His good looks attracts Elizabeth at first, but Darcy’s revelation about Wickham’s Disreputable past linked her closer to Darcy.
Lydia Bennet - The youngest Bennet sister, she is gossipy, immature, and self-involved. Unlike Elizabeth, Lydia flings herself headlong into romance and ends up running off with Wickham.
The Bennets were members of the landed gentry and therefore, of the upper class. The family earned its income through the land via tenant farmers.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, the Bingleys were members of the middle class, because the family earned its money through trade and did not own an estate.