Key Locations and Characters in Pride and Prejudice

Brighton

Lydia stays here with the Forsters; runs away with Wickham from here.

Rosings

Lady Catherine de Bourgh's estate; Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth here.

Meryton

Town where militia is stationed; Elizabeth meets Wickham.

Longbourn

Bennet family home; Mr. Collins proposes; Lydia writes from Brighton.

Pemberley

Mr. Darcy's estate; Elizabeth tours it and begins to change her opinion of him.

Jane Bennet

Eldest Bennet sister; kind and beautiful; marries Mr. Bingley.

Lydia Bennet

Youngest Bennet sister; impulsive; runs off with Wickham and marries him.

George Wickham

Militia officer; deceives Elizabeth; elopes with Lydia.

Elizabeth Bennet

Protagonist; smart and witty; marries Mr. Darcy.

Mr. William Collins

Bennet cousin; proposes to Elizabeth then marries Charlotte Lucas.

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Darcy's aunt; opposes Elizabeth and Darcy's marriage.

Mr. & Mrs. Bennet

Parents of the five Bennet daughters; contrasting personalities.

Mr. Charles Bingley

Darcy's friend; marries Jane Bennet.

Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy

Wealthy and reserved; changes over the novel; marries Elizabeth.

Georgiana Darcy

Darcy's sister; nearly eloped with Wickham; becomes close to Elizabeth.

Charlotte Lucas

Elizabeth's friend; marries Mr. Collins for financial stability.

When does Elizabeth first meet Mr. Darcy?

At the Meryton ball.

Why does Elizabeth stay with the Bingleys in Netherfield?

Jane falls ill and Elizabeth goes to care for her.

Who is Elizabeth with when she tours Mr. Darcy's house?

Her aunt and uncle, the Gardiners.

What does Mr. Darcy learn from Elizabeth's rejection?

To reflect on his pride and actions, becoming more humble.

What does Elizabeth learn from Mr. Darcy's letter?

Wickham's deceit and Darcy's motives behind separating Jane and Bingley.

Where does the first ball take place?

Meryton.

Where do the Bingleys and Mr. Darcy go for the winter?

London.

Where does Lydia spend the summer?

Brighton.

What is the name of the Bennet family home?

Longbourn.

Who did Caroline Bingley want her brother to marry?

Georgiana Darcy.

What is Mr. Darcy's estate called?

Pemberley.

Marriage

Different types of marriages show motivations like love, security, and social advancement.

Money

Wealth impacts status and marriage prospects throughout the novel.

Social Etiquette

Society judges people based on manners, propriety, and behavior.

Rumors/Gossip

Gossip shapes perceptions and misunderstandings (e.g., Wickham's lies).

Country vs. City (Country Estates)

Country life is portrayed as more virtuous than urban life.

Romantic Era

Literary era valuing emotion, nature, and individual integrity over social structure.

Time Period

Late 1700s to early 1800s.

Philosophies

Emphasized personal growth, emotion, and critique of class systems.