... control over money and power, a good nature and a strong father figure, but also by contrasting him through characters such George Wickham and Mr. Bennet and their lack of such distinctions. Austen portrays her consummate husband through Darcy. At first, Austen uses Darcy to confront a social ... Austen alludes to through such a character example. Alongside this, Darcy is more a father figure than any other character in the book, not including Mr. Gardiner. On one occasion, Darcy uses his influence and power wisely enough to avert a possible disaster, which can be shown by touching back...

• Word Count: 1964
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... without question, disliking Darcy even more because of it. In the midst of Jane and Elizabeth's developing relationships, the Bennet family is visited by Mr. Bennet's cousin, Mr. Collins. He plans to propose to Elizabeth, but is stunned and offended when she refuses him. He quickly turns his attention to Elizabeth's friend ... the novel bases choices on wealth and social status. Good and evil are not portrayed much in this novel. Only one "evil" character stands out. Mr. Wickham lies, cheats, and swindles. He pretends to be someone of utmost character and manners. His true character is r...

• Word Count: 1580
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... , Mrs. Bennet is still stuck with five unmarried daughters. Jane is still getting aquatinted with Mr. Bingley, a rich suitor, Elizabeth still has no prospects, and two her three younger sisters are still chasing young officers. Suddenly when everything ... one who helped to locate Wickham and Lydia in London and bring them back to Netherfield. As far as she knows, she believes it is her uncle, Mr. Gardiner, who solves her family's problems. Elizabeth has already made up her mind about Darcy from the first time she became aquatinted with him at a ... ball. She believed him to be snobby a...

• Word Count: 1537
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... mother, wanting her daughters to marry a man just because he has money, but it is soon revealed that the Bennet's are rather poor and if Mr Bennet were to die they would loose the house and be left destitute. Therefore for the survival of the girls and their mother at least one of ... beautiful of all the Bennet girls; Bingley describes her as the most beautiful creature I ever beheld'. Everybody remarks on Jane's beauty and it is the first reason Mr. Bingley, the most sought after young man in the neighbourhood, is drawn towards her. Elizabeth is also a very beautiful woman, but not to...

• Word Count: 1729
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School