Elizabeth Bennet

“But vanity, not love,has been my folly"… I have courted prepossession and ignorance, and driven reason away”

ch.36 understands she was wrong through Darcy’s letter, realises her pride and prejudice

“there are few people in the world whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well”

ch.24 prejudice against people is harsh, careful with her love

“I am perfectly serious in my refusal”

ch.19 to Collins, strong willed and stands her ground

“I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.”

ch.8 stands for her belief, voice for Austen

“Elizabeth, feeling rather anxious, was determined to go to her”

ch.7 caring, determined

“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine”

ch.5 she holds a grudge against Darcy for so long due to her pride