Elizabeth Bennet
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Elizabeth Bennet
There is no doubt that Elizabeth Bennet is the chief female character in Pride and Prejudice. She is perceived by many as the heroine of the novel. At 21 years of age she possesses a good intellect, personal charm, keen sense of justice and most importantly likes to adopt striking and independent views. Evidence of this can be portrayed in Chapters 8 9 and 11 in reference to conversations with the Bingley sisters at Netherfield. Her sarcastic wit and good sense of humour provides enjoyment for the readers. To quote from chapter 3, "she had a lively and playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous." She likes to laugh at people, including herself. And with this humour also comes moral guidelines as in she does respect what is 'wise and good' in people. Elizabeth is the favourite of Mr Bennet and is portrayed to have similar qualities as him, for instance they are both pleasant conversationalists, intellectual and love to casually indulge in books. Elizabeth takes very little interest in her mother's concerns, and that of her younger sisters...