Pride & Prejudice Character Flashcards

Study Notes

Elizabeth Bennet: Protagonist, second daughter of the Bennets; known for her intelligence and sensible nature among her sisters.
Mr. Darcy: Wealthy gentleman and Pemberley master; has excessive pride but falls in love with Elizabeth for her strong character.
Jane Bennet: Eldest Bennet sister, admired for her beauty and gentleness; often engages positively with Charles Bingley.
Charles Bingley: Darcy's amiable best friend; recently purchased Netherfield; contrasts Darcy by being unprejudiced about social status.
Mrs. Bennet: Follish and noisy wife of Mr. Bennet; primarily seeks advantageous marriages for her daughters, often repulsing suitors.

George Wickham: Charming militia officer; initially attracts Elizabeth but reveals a deceitful nature when Darcy exposes his past.
Lydia Bennet: Youngest Bennet sister, characterized by her immaturity and obsession with gossip; elopes with Wickham.
Mr. Collins: Pompous clergyman entitled to the Bennet property; initially pursues Jane but marries Elizabeth after learning of Jane's interest in Bingley.
Caroline Bingley: Snobby sister of Bingley; disapproves of Elizabeth due to jealousy over Darcy’s interest in her.
Louisa Hurst: Caroline’s sister, married to Mr. Hurst; shares Caroline's disdain for Elizabeth while showing affection for Jane.

Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Wealthy, domineering noblewoman and Darcy's aunt; seeks to control his marital choices, particularly opposing Elizabeth.
The Gardiner(s): Practical and caring relatives of the Bennets who provide better guidance than Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.
Charlotte Lucas: Elizabeth’s pragmatic friend; prioritizes security in marriage over romantic love, marrying Mr. Collins for convenience.
Georgina Darcy: Mr. Darcy's musical sister; exemplifies the "ideal woman" according to societal standards, often compared unfavorably to Elizabeth.
Mary Bennet: Middle Bennet sister; bookish and pretentious, often embarrassing herself in her efforts to appear knowledgeable.

Catherine Bennet (Kitty): Fourth Bennet sister, obsessed with the local militia.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip: Mrs. Bennet's vulgar sister and her attorney husband.
Sir William and Lady Lucas: Charlotte Lucas's parents and the Bennets' neighbors.
Miss De Bourgh: Lady Catherine’s frail daughter, lacking in vigor and personality.
Colonel Fitzwilliam: Darcy's pleasant cousin; shows interest in Elizabeth but is financially constrained in marriage.

Mr. Hurst: Caroline Bingley’s husband, often idle and focused on gossip and leisure activities.
Sir Lewis de Bourgh: Deceased husband of Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam.
Maria Lucas: Unmarried younger sister of Charlotte.
Colonel Forster: Commanding officer of the militia stationed in Meryton.
Mrs. Annesley: Companion to Georgina Darcy.
Mrs. Hill: Housekeeper at Longbourn.