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Who is the protagonist of Pride and Prejudice?
What is Mr. Darcy's relationship to Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
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Who is the eldest Bennet sister?
Who is Charles Bingley?
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Mrs. Bennet's main goal is to see her daughters _____
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What is George Wickham's profession?
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Which Bennet sister is the youngest?
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What does Mr. Collins do?
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How does Caroline Bingley feel about Elizabeth?
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Who is Georgina Darcy?
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What role do the Gardiners serve in the story?
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What is Charlotte Lucas's view on love?
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Lady Catherine de Bourgh is supportive of Elizabeth.
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What is Mr. Hurst known for?
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Study Notes
Main Characters of Pride and Prejudice
- 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.
Supporting Characters
- 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.
Additional Characters
- 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.
Other Notable Characters
- 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.
Miscellaneous Characters
- 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.
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Explore key characters from Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice' through this set of flashcards. Learn about Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist, and Mr. Darcy, the proud gentleman with a complex character. Test your understanding of their roles and traits in this classic novel.