Pride+and+Prejudice

Literapedia Book Notes for
=//Pride and Prejudice// by Jane Austen=

Characters

 * **Mr. Bennet** (ch 1)—the owner of Longbourn and father of 5 daughters.
 * **Mrs. Bennet** (ch 1)—the mistress of Longbourn.
 * **Jane Bennet** (ch 3)—the eldest and most beautiful daughter of Mr. Bennet.
 * **Elizabeth Bennet** (ch 2)—the 2nd oldest daughter; nicknamed “Lizzy” and “Eliza.”
 * **Mary Bennet** (ch 3)—the 3rd daughter.
 * **Catherine Bennet** (ch 2)—the 4th daughter; nicknamed “Kitty.”
 * **Lydia Bennet** (ch 2)—the youngest daughter of Mr. Bennet.
 * **Mr. Charles Bingley** (ch 3)—the wealthy new tenant of Netherfield Park.
 * **Miss Caroline Bingley** (ch 3)—Mr. Bingley’s unmarried sister.
 * **Mrs. Louisa Hurst** (ch 3)—Mr. Bingley’s married sister.
 * **Mr. Hurst** (ch 3)— Mr. Bingley’s brother-in-law.
 * **Mr. Darcy** (ch 3)—Mr. Bingley’s best friend and owner of Pemberley.
 * **Miss Charlotte Lucas** (ch 5)—Elizabeth’s intimate friend.
 * **Mrs. Philips** (ch 7)—Mrs. Bennet’s sister, who lives in Meryton.
 * **Mr. William Collins** (ch 13)—Mr. Bennet’s cousin, the rector of Hunsford, and the heir of Longbourn.
 * **Lady Catherine de Bourgh** (ch 13)—the patroness of Mr. Collins, and Mr. Darcy’s aunt.
 * **Mr. George Wickham** (ch 15)—an army officer and the son of Mr. Darcy’s father’s steward.
 * **Mrs. Gardiner** (ch 25)—Mrs. Benet’s sister who lives in London.
 * **Colonel Fitzwilliam** (ch 30)--Mr. Darcy's cousin.
 * **Mrs. Reynolds** (ch 43)--the housekeeper of Pemberley who watched over Darcy and Wickham as children.
 * **Georgiana Darcy** (ch 44)—Mr. Darcy’s younger sister.

Chapter Summaries

 * 1) Mrs. Bennet asks her husband to call upon the new tenant of Netherfield Park.
 * 2) Mr. Bennet reveals that he introduced himself to Mr. Bingley.
 * 3) Mr. Bingley and his household attend a Meryton assembly. Mr. Darcy insults Elizabeth, but Mr. Bingley dances with Jane twice.
 * 4) Jane and Elizabeth talk of the ball.
 * 5) The women of the Lucas family visit Longbourn to speak of the dance.\
 * 6) Elizabeth and Charlotte discuss Jane and Mr. Bingley. At a party, Elizabeth refuses to dance with Mr. Darcy.
 * 7) Soldiers arrive in Meryton. Jane goes to Netherfield in the rain and catches cold. Elizabeth goes to see her the next day.
 * 8) Elizabeth nurses her sister and talks with Mr. Darcy of accomplished women.
 * 9) Mrs. Bennet visits Netherfield.
 * 10) Both letter-writing and Mr. Darcy’s character are discussed.
 * 11) Mr. Darcy’s character is discussed even more.
 * 12) Sunday arrives, and Elizabeth and Jane depart for home.
 * 13) Mr. Collins arrives at Longbourn.
 * 14) Mr. Collins fails to charm the Benet family.
 * 15) Mr. Collins decides to marry Elizabeth. The Bennet daughters meet Mr. Wickham, who encounters Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley.
 * 16) In Meryton the Bennet daughters have dinner with Mr. Wickham, who tells Elizabeth of his connection to Mr. Darcy.
 * 17) The Bennets are invited to the Netherfield ball.
 * 18) Elizabeth is mortified by her family at the Netherfield ball.
 * 19) Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to marry him, but she refuses.
 * 20) Mrs. Bennet fails to convince Elizabeth to accept the offer.
 * 21) Jane receives a letter from Miss Bingley, who writes that her party has left Netherfield for the winter.
 * 22) Mr. Collins asks for the hand of Charlotte, who tells Elizabeth the next day.
 * 23) Weeks pass, Mr. Collins returns, and no news is had from Mr. Bingley.
 * 24) Elizabeth and Jane discuss the latter’s jilting by Mr. Bingley.
 * 25) The Gardiners come to Longbourn for Christmas and invite Jane to return to London with them.
 * 26) Mrs. Gardiner gives Elizabeth advice. Charlotte is married. Jane writes from London.
 * 27) Elizabeth stops by London on her way to see Charlotte.
 * 28) Elizabeth arrives at the Collins' and is invited to Rosings for the next day.
 * 29) Elizabeth visits Lady Catherine for dinner.
 * 30) Sir William leaves but weeks pass for Elizabeth. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Darcy arrive.
 * 31) Elizabeth and Colonel Fitzwilliam tease Darcy while at Rosings.
 * 32) Mr. Darcy visits Elizabeth until the others arrive.
 * 33) Elizabeth meets Colonel Fitzwilliam on a walk. He confirms the details of Mr. Bingley's departure.
 * 34) Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth.
 * 35) Elizabeth receives a letter from Mr. Darcy explaining Mr. Wickham and Mr. Bingley.
 * 36) Elizabeth ponders Mr. Darcy's letter.
 * 37) The gentlemen leave and Elizabeth tells Lady Catherine she must also.
 * 38) Elizabeth leaves for the Gardiners'.
 * 39) Lydia and Kitty meet Elizabeth and Jane and they return home.
 * 40) Elizabeth and Jane speak of Mr. Darcy's letter (relating to Wickham).
 * 41) Lydia decides to go to Brighton, which Elizabeth contests with her father. Wickham and Elizabeth speak briefly.
 * 42) Elizabeth learns the Gardiners cannot go to the lakes; they instead decide to visit Pemberley.
 * 43) Elizabeth and the Gardiners tour Pemberley with Mrs. Reynolds. They meet Mr. Darcy and walk along the stream.
 * 44) The Darcys and Bingleys visit Elizabeth and the Gardiners at the Lambton Inn.
 * 45) The Gardiners and Elizabeth are guests at Pemberley and Elizabeth ponders her feelings on Mr. Darcy.
 * 46) Jane writes to Elizabeth that Lydia has left with Wickham; Elizabeth runs into Darcy in her haste to leave.
 * 47) Elizabeth and the Gardiners travel home. Mr. Bennet and Mr. Gardiner go to town while the family waits.
 * 48) The Gardiners leave; Mr. Bennet home. Family still waiting.
 * 49) Lydia is to marry Wickham; Mrs. Bennet recovers.
 * 50) Mr. Bennet continues to be unhappy with Lydia while Elizabeth decides Mr. Darcy is the most suitable man for her.
 * 51) Lydia and Wickham are married and home. Elizabeth is curious of Mr. Darcy's involvement.
 * 52) Elizabeth hears from her aunt about Mr. Darcy and has a conversation with Mr. Wickham.
 * 53) Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy visit.
 * 54) Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy come to dinner.
 * 55) Mr. Bingley comes alone twice. He and Jane are engaged.
 * 56) Lady Catherine de Bourgh visits and orders Elizabeth not to marry Mr. Darcy.
 * 57) Mr. Bennet receives a letter from Mr. Collins.
 * 58) Mr. Darcy comes; he and Elizabeth are engaged.
 * 59) Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth ask her parents for permission and a blessing.
 * 60) Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth write and receive letters.
 * 61) The married couples live elsewhere; they give Lydia money and all live happily.

Book Note Creator
Elizabeth Leisey, '08 with Hal Waller, teacher