Pride and Prejudice Characters — Full List & Who's Who

The intelligent, lively second Bennet daughter, whose confidence in her judgment must survive a painful correction.

The wealthy owner of Pemberley, initially aloof and class-conscious but capable of reflection and sustained change.

Elizabeth's generous elder sister, whose reserve allows Darcy to misread her love for Bingley.

Darcy's friendly, impressionable companion and Jane's eventual husband.

A charming militia officer who conceals debts, exploitation, and an attempted elopement behind a persuasive grievance.

The sisters' witty but disengaged father, whose retreat into mockery leaves the family poorly protected.

Their anxious, noisy mother, obsessed with securing husbands for her daughters.

The youngest sister, whose impulsive elopement with Wickham creates the novel's family crisis.

The obsequious clergyman who will inherit Longbourn and marries Charlotte after Elizabeth refuses him.

Elizabeth's practical friend, who accepts Collins to obtain security and manages him skillfully.

Darcy's imperious aunt, who expects him to marry her daughter and attempts to intimidate Elizabeth.

Elizabeth's sensible London relatives, whose conduct challenges Darcy's assumptions about her connections.

Darcy's shy younger sister, once targeted by Wickham.

Bingley's status-conscious sister, jealous of Darcy's interest in Elizabeth.