How Does Jane Austen Present Elizabeth In Pride And Prejudice

Elizabeth Bennet is arguably one of Jane Austen’s most memorable characters. Her bold nature and clever wits especially cause for her to be noteworthy character. These traits guide Elizabeth’s actions throughout the novel and contribute to the conflict between her and other characters, particularly Mr. Darcy and Lady Catherine.
Elizabeth is the second child of the five Bennet sisters and is characterized as a young woman with "something more of quickness than her sisters.” She is considered as a charismatic woman with “fine eyes,” a feature that beauty and charming, with "fine eyes" However, it is Elizabeth’s sharp wits that are her most prominent traits. Her clever intellect sets her apart from the rest of her sisters and other women in society. Moreover, it is her cleverness that Darcy finds most attractive about her. In contrast to Darcy’s admiration, there are other characters who are averse to Elizabeth’s intelligence, namely her mother and Lady Catherine. Elizabeth is also shown to have a strong sense of values that guide her actions throughout the novel. While she is not afraid to speak her mind, Elizabeth does not speak with ill intentions, but rather in a "a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous." Elizabeth herself is both aware and
Darcy. During the ball, Darcy and Elizabeth dance with each other and test the other’s wits in a satirical banter. Elizabeth shows the extent of intellect with witty remarks and irony, as seen when she taunts Darcy for “,” It is in this scene that both characters gain a begrudging respect for each other, both recognizing the other’s skill and ability. Darcy comes to understand that Elizabeth differs from the orthodox woman: she displays remarkable wit and is adamant in her beliefs. However, Elizabeth also further distances herself from Darcy and continues to detest