Pride and Prejudice (Adaptation) characters

Appears from the start

The second Bennet daughter, intelligent, observant, and quick to form judgments. She is her father's favorite and often meets her mother's agitation with humor.

First appears in chapter 3

A wealthy landowner and Mr Bingley's closest friend. At the first local assembly he appears proud, reserved, and dismissive of the company, immediately offending Elizabeth even as the neighborhood takes notice of him.

Appears from the start

The eldest Bennet sister, admired for her beauty and gentle temper. She is Elizabeth's closest confidante and inclined to see good in nearly everyone.

Appears from the start

A rich, friendly young bachelor who rents Netherfield Park. His arrival immediately interests the Bennets and the rest of the neighborhood.

Appears from the start

The anxious and talkative mother of five unmarried daughters. She treats the arrival of any eligible wealthy man as an urgent opportunity for the family.

Appears from the start

The dryly humorous master of Longbourn and father of the Bennet sisters. He retreats from family disorder into his library and often answers his wife's agitation with teasing rather than practical help.

First appears in chapter 2

The youngest Bennet sister, lively, impulsive, and fascinated by officers. Her parents give her considerable freedom despite her poor judgment.

First appears in chapter 5

Elizabeth's sensible friend and a daughter of Sir William Lucas. Plain, intelligent, and several years older than Elizabeth, she observes the developing attractions in their neighborhood without romantic illusions.

First appears in chapter 13

Mr Bennet's pompous cousin and the clergyman who will inherit Longbourn. His formal letter announces a wish to repair the strained family connection, and he constantly praises his aristocratic patron.

First appears in chapter 15

A handsome new militia officer whose easy manners quickly charm Elizabeth and the younger Bennet sisters. His confident sociability contrasts strongly with Darcy's reserve.

First appears in chapter 4

Bingley's fashionable sister, who receives Jane warmly at Netherfield but privately looks down on the Bennet family's social standing and connections.

First appears in chapter 29

Darcy's wealthy and commanding aunt, mistress of Rosings Park and patron of Mr Collins. She expects deference from everyone around her and questions Elizabeth with intrusive certainty.

First appears in chapter 25

Mrs Bennet's intelligent, warm-hearted sister-in-law, visiting Longbourn with her family. She offers Elizabeth and Jane steadier, more sympathetic guidance than their parents do.

First appears in chapter 25

Mrs Bennet's brother, a respectable London tradesman. Calm, generous, and fond of his nieces, he visits Longbourn with his wife and children.

First appears in chapter 44

Darcy's shy younger sister, whom Elizabeth meets at Pemberley. Her affectionate trust in her brother conflicts sharply with Elizabeth's former picture of him.