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Elizabeth Bennet
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet is arguably one of Jane
Austen's most beloved characters. I
personally believe this is due, in part, to her characteristic honesty and
ability to make what some might describe as "outspoken" a quality of grace
and admiration.
Elizabeth Bennet is 20 years old young girl. She lives
at long bourn, Meryton. She is the protagonist of the novel. Second eldest out
of five daughters. Her father is a gentleman and landowner – she is well
educated.
Elizabeth Bennet has high
standards both for herself and others. Because of this, she is often
critical, but not necessarily mean nor rude. Actually, she's often quite
funny. Her quick wit and ironic (or dry) sense of humor were not exactly
socially acceptable for women in her society, which only shows her boldness and
confidence to be herself even when it isn't necessarily "fashionable"
to do so.
Throughout the novel, we see Elizabeth's struggle between saying and
acting out exactly what is on her mind or practicing the self-control that is
expected of her. We're proud when she accomplishes either, because she
manages to make every decision through a perspective of learned intelligence
combined with common sense. Because she herself is authentic, she is attracted
to others who have a strong sense of self.
Her stubbornness too is a loveable quality, because this means Elizabeth
Bennet is not perfect. The majority of her problems stem from her equal
parts "pride" and "prejudice." Really, the foundation
of the entire novel is summed up in this one character, who grows from
beginning to end in finding a balance between these qualities.
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