Pride and Prejudice (2005) - Study Review

Main Locations & Events

​ 1.​ Longbourn – The Bennet family home in the countryside (Hertfordshire).

​ •​ The five Bennet sisters live here with their parents.

​ •​ Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth here.

​ •​ Jane gets a letter from Caroline Bingley saying Bingley has left.

​ 2.​ Netherfield Park – Mr. Bingley’s estate.

​ •​ Bingley hosts a ball where Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy.

​ •​ Jane visits and gets sick, leading to her extended stay.

​ 3.​ Meryton – A nearby town where the soldiers are stationed.

​ •​ The Bennet sisters frequently visit.

​ •​ Lydia meets Mr. Wickham here.

​ 4.​ Rosings Park – Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s grand estate.

​ •​ Mr. Collins and Charlotte Lucas live nearby at Hunsford

Parsonage.

​ •​ Elizabeth visits and encounters Darcy, leading to his first proposal.

​ 5.​ Pemberley – Mr. Darcy’s grand estate.

​ •​ Elizabeth visits with her aunt and uncle, the Gardiners.

​ •​ She sees Darcy in a new light when she witnesses his kindness.
​ 6.​ London – Where Mr. Bingley stays after leaving Netherfield.

​ •​ Lydia and Wickham elope and are later found here.

​ •​ Darcy secretly arranges their marriage.

Main Characters & Their Roles

​ •​ Elizabeth Bennet

The intelligent, independent protagonist known for her wit and strong opinions.
She initially misjudges Darcy but grows to understand and love him.

​ •​ Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy

Wealthy, reserved, and initially prideful. He struggles with his feelings for
Elizabeth due to their class differences but ultimately proves his love through his
actions.

​ •​ Jane Bennet

Elizabeth’s kind and beautiful older sister. She is gentle and believes in seeing
the best in people. She falls in love with Mr. Bingley and eventually marries him.

​ •​ Georgiana Darcy

Mr. Darcy’s shy and kind younger sister, talented in music. She is nearly tricked
into eloping with Wickham but is protected by her brother.

​ •​ Mary Bennet

The middle Bennet sister, serious and bookish. She enjoys playing the piano but
lacks charm and often makes awkward moralizing statements.
​ •​ Kitty Bennet

The second youngest Bennet sister, easily influenced by Lydia. She is obsessed
with soldiers and follows her younger sister’s reckless behavior until she matures
later.

​ •​ Lydia Bennet

The youngest Bennet sister, reckless and immature. She elopes with Wickham,
causing a scandal that threatens her family’s reputation.

​ •​ Mr. Charles Bingley

Darcy’s cheerful and wealthy best friend, known for his kind and friendly nature.
He quickly falls in love with Jane Bennet and, despite being briefly discouraged
by Darcy and his sisters, eventually marries her.

​ •​ Caroline Bingley

Mr. Bingley’s snobbish and manipulative sister. She looks down on the Bennets,
especially Elizabeth, and tries to keep Bingley away from Jane because she
hopes he will marry Georgiana Darcy instead.

​ •​ Anne de Bourgh

The sickly and quiet daughter of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. She is expected to
marry Mr. Darcy because of their family status, but she plays little role in the
story.

​ •​ George Wickham

A charming but deceitful soldier.

​ •​ Mr. Collins

A pompous clergyman and cousin to the Bennets.

​ •​ Charlotte Lucas

Elizabeth’s practical friend who marries Mr. Collins.

​ •​ Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Darcy’s wealthy, arrogant aunt

Main Conflict

Elizabeth and Darcy struggle with pride and prejudice:

​ •​ Darcy’s pride makes him initially look down on Elizabeth and her
family.

​ •​ Elizabeth’s prejudice makes her judge Darcy too harshly,

especially after Wickham lies about him.

​ •​ Over time, both overcome these flaws, leading to mutual love and
respect.

Study Questions & Answers for Pride and Prejudice

Q1: Why does Elizabeth initially dislike Darcy?

​ •​ Because he acts cold and arrogant, and she believes Wickham’s

lies about him.

Q2: What changes Elizabeth’s opinion of Darcy?

 ​ •​ His letter explaining Wickham’s lies and his kindness to her family.

Q3: Why is Lydia’s elopement with Wickham a problem?

​ •​ It could ruin the Bennet family’s reputation, making it harder for

her sisters to marry.

Q4: Why does Lydia marry Wickham?

​ •​ Wickham had no real intention of marrying her, but Darcy paid him
to do so to protect the Bennet family’s honor.

Q5: What did Wickham lie about?

​ •​ He told Elizabeth that Darcy cheated him out of an inheritance. In

reality, Wickham gambled away his money and later tried to run away with
Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, for her fortune.

Q6: How does Darcy show his love for Elizabeth?

​ •​ He secretly arranges Lydia’s marriage to protect Elizabeth’s family.

Q7: What happens during Darcy’s first proposal?

​ •​ He confesses his love but insults Elizabeth’s family, so she angrily

rejects him.

Q8: What does Lady Catherine demand from Elizabeth?

​ •​ To promise never to marry Darcy. Elizabeth refuses, proving her

strength.

Q9: How does the movie end?

 ​ •​ Elizabeth and Darcy confess their love and get married, showing
their growth.

Key Answer for Social Class in Pride and Prejudice

​ •​ Darcy & Elizabeth’s Love Struggles Because of Class → He is rich and

high-status, she is from a lower-class family.

​ •​ Darcy Acts Proud, Elizabeth Judges Him → He looks down on her family, she
believes Wickham’s lies.

​ •​ Darcy’s Proposal is Insulting → He loves her but reminds her she is beneath him.
She rejects him.

​ •​ Darcy Proves His Love by Helping Her Family → He fixes Lydia’s scandal.

​ •​ Elizabeth Realizes She Misjudged Him → They overcome class differences and
marry.

“Darcy was too proud, Elizabeth was too prejudiced, but love won in the end.”

Just remember: Pride + Prejudice = Conflict, but Love Wins.