Pride and Prejudice (AmazonClassics Edition) characters

Also known as Lizzy, Eliza

Appears from the start

The intelligent and lively second Bennet daughter. She takes pleasure in observing character and values a marriage based on respect rather than money alone. Confident in her judgment and quick to laugh at absurdity, she is also vulnerable to forming conclusions before she has complete evidence.

Appears from the start

Elizabeth's father, the owner of Longbourn. Clever and ironic but withdrawn from much of family life, he copes with his wife's nerves and the foolishness around him through private amusement rather than active guidance.

Appears from the start

The mother of five unmarried daughters, preoccupied with finding wealthy husbands for them because the family estate will pass to a male relative. Excitable, indiscreet, and convinced of the seriousness of her nerves, she treats every eligible newcomer as a possible solution.

First appears in chapter 3

The eldest Bennet daughter, admired for her beauty and gentle temper. She is inclined to see good motives in everyone and is reserved in showing strong emotion, even when she is deeply interested in Charles Bingley.

First appears in chapter 3

A wealthy, friendly young man who leases Netherfield Park. Open, sociable, and readily pleased, he is immediately admired in the neighborhood and shows particular attention to Jane Bennet at the first assembly.

First appears in chapter 3

Bingley's much wealthier friend and the owner of Pemberley. Reserved and conscious of rank, he appears proud and disagreeable at the local assembly, where Elizabeth overhears him dismiss her as an unsuitable dance partner.

First appears in chapter 4

Bingley's elegant unmarried sister. Accomplished and socially polished, she cultivates Jane's friendship while sharing Darcy's preference for fashionable company and taking a close interest in Darcy himself.

First appears in chapter 5

Elizabeth's sensible friend and the eldest daughter of Sir William Lucas. At twenty-seven and without much fortune, she views marriage more practically than Elizabeth does and does not expect romance to determine her future.

First appears in chapter 7

The youngest Bennet sister, fifteen years old and already out in society. Noisy, impulsive, and eager for attention, she is especially excited by the arrival of militia officers in the nearby town of Meryton.

First appears in chapter 13

Mr Bennet's cousin and the clergyman who will inherit Longbourn because the estate is entailed away from the Bennet daughters. Formal, self-important, and eager to advertise the favor of his patron Lady Catherine, he visits intending to repair the family connection and choose a wife.

First appears in chapter 15

A handsome and charming militia officer newly stationed near Meryton. His easy manners immediately impress Elizabeth, but an encounter with Darcy reveals a strong hostility between the two men.

First appears in chapter 25

Mr Bennet's intelligent and well-mannered sister-in-law, who lives in London with her husband. She knows society without being ruled by it and becomes a trusted adviser to Elizabeth and Jane.

First appears in chapter 25

Mrs Bennet's brother, a successful London tradesman. Sensible, generous, and dependable, he welcomes Jane to his home and later travels with his wife and Elizabeth.

First appears in chapter 29

Darcy's wealthy and commanding aunt, the owner of Rosings Park and Mr Collins's patron. Accustomed to directing the lives of those around her, she questions Elizabeth with little restraint and expects deference to her rank and opinions.

First appears in chapter 30

Darcy's cousin, an army colonel and the younger son of an earl. Friendly and conversational, he visits Rosings with Darcy and treats Elizabeth without his cousin's reserve.

First appears in chapter 44

Darcy's shy sixteen-year-old sister. She is accomplished, gentle, and deeply attached to her brother. Elizabeth meets her near Pemberley and finds her manner very different from the proud figure suggested by local gossip.