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Elizabeth Bennet, 2nd Eldest Bennet Daughter 

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Elizabeth Bennet, 2nd Eldest Bennet Daughter 

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"There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.” - Elizabeth Bennet to sister, Jane (Austen 71)

This quote shows Elizabeth Bennet is not afraid of "real talk" and is always open to expressing her opinions. This quote also shows that Elizabeth has a pretentious nature about her and can be quite judgmental.

Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice. Digital image. Pinterest. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.

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Mr. Darcy, Gentleman and Owner of Pemberley Estate 

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Mr. Darcy, Gentleman and Owner of Pemberley Estate 

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“I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope, of understanding. My temper I dare not vouch for. It is, I believe, too little yielding— certainly too little for the convenience of the world. I cannot forget the follies and vices of other so soon as I ought, nor their offenses against myself. My feelings are not puffed about with every attempt to move them. My temper would perhaps be called resentful. My good opinion once lost, is lost forever.” - Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth Bennet (Austen 38)

This quote shows how Mr. Darcy is self-aware and how he sees himself as a person. However, Mr. Darcy's pride is so great that he actually refuses to question the perception he has of himself.

Mr. Darcy at Meryton Ball. Digital image. Grovel. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.

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"Oh, that my dear mother had more command over herself! She can have no idea of the pain she gives me by her continual reflections on him. But... I will not repine. It cannot last long. He will be forgot and we shall be as we were before." Jane Bennet to her younger sister, Elizabeth (Austen 70)

Jane has an amazing power to forgive anyone who may have caused her pain, as is the case with Mr. Bingley. Jane possesses a very kind heart and even though Mr. Bingley and his family wronged her, her love for him will never falter or diminish.

Portrait of Jane Bennet. Digital image. Emaze. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.

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"Mr. Bingley had a pleasant countenance, with easy, unaffected manners. His sisters possessed an air of decided fashion, while his brother-in-law merely looked the gentleman. But it was his friend Mr. Darcy who drew the attention of the room. By his fine features, noble mien and the report, not five minutes after his entrance, of his having ten thousand a year. He was looked on in great admiration for half the evening till his manner turned the tide of his popularity. He was discovered to be proud, to be above his company, above being pleased, and for all his wealth, unworthy to being compared to his friend." (Austen 13)

This event is very important to the story as the Meryton Ball was where Elizabeth Bennet first laid eyes on Mr. Darcy and where their relationship begins. This is where Elizabeth also begins to develop her feelings of prejudice towards Mr. Darcy after seeing how he interacts with others and after being insulted by him not dancing with her.

Suitors at the Meryton Ball. Digital image. Pemberley. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.

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"Miss Bennet, in vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently and I admire and love you. In declaring myself thus, I realize I will be going against the wishes of my family and my own good judgement, but that cannot be helped. In spite of the obstacles presented by your family, their inferiority of birth, your mother and younger sisters' evident lack of propriety, I cannot deny the deep passionate admiration and high regard I have for you. The strength of this attachment I have found impossible to conquer despite all endeavor. Therefore, I beg you, relieve me of my suffering and consent to be my wife." Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth Bennet (Austen 93)

Mr. Darcy's first proposal is a pivotal moment in the story, as we learn his true feelings for Elizabeth and how he has the capability of showing his soft and true emotions. This event is also where Elizabeth rejects Darcy's proposal and learns the truth about her accusations she made towards Mr. Darcy from his letter to her.

Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. Digital image. Pinterest. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.

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Lydia Bennet runs off with Officer Wickham

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Lydia Bennet runs off with Officer Wickham

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"It is a letter from Jane... My youngest sister, Lydia, has eloped...thrown herself into the power of... of Mr. Wickham! You know him too well to doubt the rest. She has no money, no connections, nothing that can tempt him. She is lost forever." - Elizabeth Bennet after receiving Jane's letter concerning the affairs of their younger sister, Lydia (Austen 112)

The elopement of Lydia with Officer Wickham is very crucial to the story, as Elizabeth realizes that if Wickham does not marry Lydia, the reputation of Lydia and her whole family will be ruined. The event also brings Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth closer together as they both feel they are to blame for what happened.

Lydia Bennet and Officer Wickham: Pride and Prejudice. Digital image. Study. N.p., 10 Oct. 2017. Web.