Pride and Prejudice Characters.pptVIP

Pride and Prejudice, originally drafted as First Impressions in l796, is the most delightful of Jane Austens works. The title tells of a major concern of the novel; pride and prejudice. If to form good relationships is our main task in life, we must first have good judgment. Our first impressions, according to Jane Austen, are usually wrong, as is shown here by those of Elizabeth. In the process of judging others, Elizabeth finds out something about herself; her blindness, partiality, prejudice and absurdity. In time she discovers her own shortcomings. On the other hand, Darcy too learns about other people and himself. In the end ,false pride is humbled and prejudice dissolved. Elizabeth Bennet An intelligent and spirited young woman who possesses a keen wit and enjoys studying people’s characters. Although she initially dislikes Darcy, circumstances cause her to reassess her negative impression of him, and she eventually falls in love with him. Jane Bennet A gentle and kind-hearted young woman who is Elizabeth’s confidant and the oldest of the Bennet daughters. She falls in love with Bingley but is cautious about revealing the depth of her feelings for him. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy A wealthy, proud man who falls in love with Elizabeth and reveals a generous, thoughtful nature beneath his somewhat stiff demeanor. Mr. And Mrs. Bennet Mr. Bennet Elizabeth’s ironic and often apathetic father. Unhappily married, he has failed to provide a secure financial future for his wife and daughters. Mrs. Bennett Elizabeth’s foolish and unrestrained mother who is obsessed with finding husbands for her daughters. Mary Bennet The pretentious third Bennet daughter, who prefers reading over socializing. Catherine (Kitty) Bennet The Bennet’s peevish fourth daughter, who joins her sister Lydia in flirting with soldiers. Lydia Bennet The Bennet’s immature and irresponsible youngest daughter. Mrs. Bennet’s favorite, she shocks the family by running away with Wickham. Charles Bingle