Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Character Description

Character Description

Mr. Bennet- Mr. Bennet is the patriarch of the Bennet family. He is the father of five daughters, Elizabeth, Jane, Lydia, Mary and Cathrine. He has a very humorous however sarcastic character which his wife dislikes very much. Of all of his daughters he loves Elizabeth the most. When his wife tries to wed his daughters, he stays clear of the activities.
Mrs. Bennet- Mrs. Bennet, the wife of Mr. Bennet, belives her only purpose in life is to wed her five daughters. However, because of her crude behavior, she often repels the persons who are interested in her daughters.
Mr. Darcy- Mr. Darcy is a wealthy man, a friend of Mr. Bingley, the master of Pemberley and the nephew of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. He was so filled with pride that he unknowingly looked down on other persons in the society. As the novel progresses, he becomes conscious of his behavior and begins to admire Elizabeth for her strong character.
Mr. Bingley- Mr. Bingley is a wealthy, handsome man who's purchase of the Netherfeild is what the novel is built upon. His character, however contrasts with his friend's Mr. Darcy which makes the single females in the town interested in having him for a husband.
Mr. Collins- Mr. Collins is a pompous fellow who is in line to inherit the Bennet's property. His social status is  none really of mention but he enjoys letting people know that Lady Catherine de Bourgh is his patroness.
Jane Bennet- Jane is the eldest of the Bennet sisters and is considered the most beautiful. She is more reserved and gentler than her sister Elizabeth. Her encounter with Mr. Bingley significantly contrasts with her sister Elizabeth's encounter with Mr. Darcy.
Elizabeth Bennet- Elizabeth is considered the protagonist of the novel. She is the second daughter of the Bennet family and is also the most intelligent of the four sisters. Her witty character and quick tongue sometimes prove too sharp for her own good. However, after she realizes Darcy's goodness eventually triumphs over her first prejudice feelings against him.

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