Characters of Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Bennet is our protagonist who embodies many qualities of an "ideal woman" - she's clever, well-mannered, and honest. Unlike her family members, Lizzy doesn't make a fool of herself, though she can be quick to make assumptions about people.
Mr. Darcy initially appears haughty and obsessed with social class, but becomes more humble as his relationship with Lizzy develops. He has high social connections as the nephew of Lady Catherine de Bourgh and is deeply devoted to his sister Georgiana. In contrast, Mr. Wickham first seems charming but is actually deceitful and only interested in money.
The Bennet family often behaves inappropriately for their social class. Mrs. Bennet discusses socially inappropriate topics, while Mr. Bennet shows favoritism among his daughters and teases his wife. Other key characters include Charles Bingley (a good-natured "new money" gentleman who doesn't care about class differences) and Lady Catherine (who obsesses over class and connections).
Think about this: The story is largely told from Lizzy's perspective, which colors how we see characters like Darcy and Wickham. How might the story change if told from someone else's viewpoint?
