Character Analysis Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Austens time period was a period that was full of dislodge for society, exactly the main issue she really focused on writing about was womens social status, which was determined by whom she married. During this time period, a wo military mans ideal man was someone who was wealthy, able to take care of them, and provide her with security. There was no such(prenominal) thing as marrying for love this is what made Austens females differentiate from separate women. Austen made most of her main female roles have strong- self-sufficing natures and they stood for womens right to marry for love instead of status and wealth.Elizabeth Bennet is a perfect example of such a woman. Her unique characteristics make her one of the most well-known and loved heroines in literature. Although her mother and sisters act instead silly and dumb, excluding Jane, Elizabeth is quite intelligent. Elizabeths intelligence is what makes her Mr. Bennets favorite, but in equal, this makes Elizabeths her mothers least favorite. Mrs. Bennet ignores Elizabeths intelligence and states that she is no better than the rest of her sisters.The reader is also shown that Elizabeths intelligence is displayed not only by her dialogue, but in her observation skills as well. She watches others behaviors to decipher their personalities. It is obvious that she enjoys doing it because she states, intricate characters are the most amusing (chap. 9). There is no doubt that Elizabeth is the most independent woman in this story, considering that she rejected two proposals that surely would have made her future secure after her fathers death. The first proposal was from Mr.Collins, and although he was rather ridiculous, the Bennets terra firma was entitled to him next and marrying him would have saved all of them from being homeless. Despite knowing this, Elizabeth still refuses to marry him because she believes to only marry for love and it obvious that she does not love Mr. Collins. Suc h a feat shows the strength of her beliefs and character. Pride and Prejudice was originally going to be called First Impressions, although both titles represent the novel quite well. The main characters, Elizabeth and Darcy, are both guilty of giving the other sense-impressions.Elizabeth is guilty of prejudice and Darcy is guilty of pride. Although readers usually focus on Darcys pride, Elizabeth has to deal with pride tho as much. Elizabeths pride mainly consists of her rational thinking and belief that the decisions she makes are always wise. She is also takes pride in her ability to figure out others quick and considers this to be her greatest trait. Although she is correct about most of the characters personalities like Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine de Bourgh, she is mistaken about Wickhams and Darcys character.