Elizabeth Bennet An intelligent and spirited young woman whopossesses a keen wit and enjoys studying people’s characters.Although she initially dislikes Darcy, circumstances cause her toreassess her negative impression of him, and she eventually falls inlove with him.

Fitzwilliam Darcy A wealthy, proud man who falls in love withElizabeth and reveals a generous, thoughtful nature beneath hissomewhat stiff demeanor.

Mr. Bennet Elizabeth’s ironic and often apathetic father. Unhappilymarried, he has failed to provide a secure financial future for hiswife and daughters.

Mrs. Bennet Elizabeth’s foolish and unrestrained mother who isobsessed with finding husbands for her daughters.

Jane Bennett A gentle and kind-hearted young woman who isElizabeth’s confidant and the oldest of the Bennet daughters. Shefalls in love with Bingley but is cautious about revealing the depthof her feelings for him

.Mary Bennett The pretentious third Bennet daughter, who prefersreading over socializing.

Catherine (Kitty) Bennett The Bennet’s peevish fourth daughter,who joins her sister Lydia in flirting with soldiers.

Lydia Bennett The Bennet’s immature and irresponsible youngestdaughter. Mrs. Bennet’s favorite, she shocks the family by runningaway with Wickham.

Charles Bingley A good-natured and wealthy man who falls inlove with Jane. He is easily influenced by others, especially by hisclose friend Darcy.

Caroline Bingley Bingley’s shallow and haughty sister, whobefriends Jane and later snubs her. She attempts to attract Darcy’sattentions and is jealous when Darcy is instead drawn to Elizabeth.

Mr. and Mrs. Hurst Bingley’s snobbish sister and brother-in-law.Mrs. Hurst spends most of her time gossiping with Caroline, whileMr. Hurst does little more than play cards and sleep.

George Wickham A handsome and personable fortune hunter towhom Elizabeth is initially attracted. He eventually runs off withand is forced to marry Lydia.

Lady Catherine De Bourgh Darcy’s arrogant aunt, who dominatesMr. Collins and entertains hopes that her daughter will marryDarcy.

Miss De Bourgh Lady Catherine’s sickly, bland daughter.

Colonel Fitzwilliam Darcy’s well-mannered and pleasant cousin,who is interested in Elizabeth, but who needs to marry someonewith money.

Georgiana Darcy Darcy’s shy but warmhearted sister.

Mr. Collins Mr. Bennet’s ridiculous cousin, who will inherit Longbournafter Mr. Bennet’s death. Upon Lady Catherine De Bourgh’srecommendation, he seeks a bride, first proposing to Elizabeth andthen to Charlotte Lucas.

Charlotte Lucas Elizabeth’s sensible and intelligent friend,who disappoints Elizabeth by marrying Mr. Collins for money andsecurity.

Sir William and Lady Lucas Charlotte’s parents and the Bennets’neighbors.

Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Mrs. Bennet’s intelligent and cultivatedbrother and sister-in-law.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips A country attorney and his vulgar wife,who is Mrs. Bennet’s sister.