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Who were your favorite Jane Austen characters? They don't have to be main characters at all.
some of mine are
Mr. and Mrs. Bennet - no doubt about it they are in fact my favorite characters
Mr. Collins
Mr. Darcy of course
Marianne
Jane Fairfax
and always our heriones.
Elizabeth Bennet
Mr. Darcy
Marianne
Fanny Price
Henry Tilney
In that order. I cannot see how on earth you can like Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, entertaining as they may be!!! I can't stand them....Mr. Bennet is alright, but Mrs. Bennet-ugh.
I just mean they're entertaining.
Mr. Bennet
Lydia Bennet
Mr. Bingley
My Favourite characters are of course Elizabeth Bennet and Mr.Darcy ,Jane Bennet and Fanny Price and I like Mr.s Bennet I think she is funny lady .
"Mrs. Jennings, Lady Middleton's mother, was a good-humoured, merry, fat, elderly woman, who talked a great deal, seemed very happy, and rather vulgar. She was full of jokes and laughter, and before dinner was over, had said many witty things on the subject of lovers and husbands; hoped they had not left their hearts behind them in Sussex, and pretended to see them blush whether they did or not."
Isn't that just fun?
I think she did more for Jane Austen than any of the other characters in Sense and Sensibility. She brought some (usually unwanted - by the characters) vitality and life to an otherwise dry narrative.
Honestly, I love every character Jane Austen has ever created. I don't love them for reasons of liking them or disliking them if they were placed before me but simply because they are so well produced. Jane Austens main talent is to create a character and bring them to life so fully that you feel you know them like you know your best friend. Every sentence written is full of meaning. I have never found a greater expert on charactization than Jane Austen-truly! If ever you need to learn how to perfect that art refer to any of Jane Austens greater novels and you will find it in the simplest format. If you want my favourite character that I would like in real life I think the best would be Mr. Bennet. I think I would find him highly amusing because of his dry wit and independance. The man lives his life on his rules and his opinions. Otherwise the simple fact that he has gotten very tired of his wife speaks to me. I would get tired of anyone like her in the blink of an eye. Such a simple mind nothing deep just an empty little shell of a person. Of course those types of people are everywhere so we all have to get along right? That being said this is why Jane Austen is such an amazing author-you gain opinions on these characters, and become involved because they are so well written.
Darcy
Elizabeth Bennet
Mr.Bennet
Marianne Dashwood
The Colonel who marries Marriane(I don't remember his name now)
Colonel Brandon, if I remember correctly. ;)Quote:
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right,colonel brandon. Thanks,Mono!Quote:
Originally Posted by mono
Elizabeth Bennet, I know it's cliche but I have rarely related to a character as much as I did to Elizabeth Bennet.
Ah, that makes me feel better :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CatonHotTinRoof
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are definitely both my favorite characters, but I also like Marianne Dashwood, Edward Ferrars, Capt. Wentworth and even Anne Elliot and Willoughby. I liked Colonel Brandon in the movie version merely because Alan Rickman is amazing, but I thought the character in the book was really dry and boring.
Mr. Darcy, by far, for the same reason I like Rhett Butler. He knows human nature like nobody's business.
omg how difficult to answer!!!!
mine are anne elliot (though sometimes she's too meek), but lizzie bennet is definitely the best.
male character: frederick wentworth aaaaaaaaaaand mr darcy :brow: (obvious)!!!
I have always liked Mr. Knightley. Didn't like Emma much, but Mr Knightly's such a good and sensible, but also loving man. I really like him (and yes, of course, Mr Darcy ;) )
I just want to say hello. This is the first time I post. I'm not familiar with the technique just yet. I read the messages. But I don't have the courage to participate. Elizabeth Bennet is my favourite character.
Mr. Darcy all the way!
Emma is definitely my favorite. ive seent he movie for P&P and read Emma and S&S. I always enjoy charatcers who think they are very smart and who get put down.
Elizabeth and Darcy.
lol everyone loves darcy and elizabeth. this thread is so boring. :)
i havent actually read the book for P&P though so i might agree with you if i do.
1) Mr. Darcy for sure ! :ladysman:
" My good opinion once lost is lost forever. "
" You must allow me to tell you how ardently I love and admire you ! "
Wow, how poetic ! I think the above pronouncements definitely reveal the poetic and noble side of Mr. Darcy.
2) Other characters :
Elizabeth Bennett
Mr. Bennett ( very amusing ! )
Mrs. Bennett ( hysterical, and therefore comical---she and the actress who played her in the BBC version of 1995 provided excellent comic relief !!! ) :lol:
Colonel Brandon as played by Alan Rickman ( here, too, he managed to add a somewhat mysterious/sinister side to the character.
3) Ever wonder about the particulars of Darcy/Elizabeth marriage ?
Forgive me, but can't help wondering about the aspect of the physical involvement in their marriage. :blush:
Perhaps this could be a good thread to fantasize about Darcy and Lizzy's marriage ??? :rolleyes:
Anyone with ideas ? ...
No-one ?? ...
I think it could be such a tantalizing discussion... ;)
after getting through SS, Mansfield and PP after Emma, Emma is still the best chracter.
Definitly is a tantalizing discussion. Why don't you start another thread rather than change this one. ;) I'd post in that one.Quote:
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My favorite characters are definitly Lizzie and Jane Bennet, Mr Darcy, Colonel Brandon, Edward Ferrers (sp?), Elinor and Marianne Dashwood
I also adored Lucy from S&S. She was so deliciously evil ;)
My favourite characters are definitely Lizzie and Mr. Darcy
Ooh, what a question! I can't decide! I think Anne Elliot is probably my favourite. Of all the main characters I liked Catherine least. Of course, Emma, Lizzy Bennet and Elinor Dashwood are absolutely wonderful, but I have a strange liking for Fanny Price. :) I quite look up to her.
Mr. Knightley, Marianne, Colonel Brandon (and no, not just because Alan Rickman is a god :P ), Mr. Bennet, Darcy, Bingley - all of them delightful characters! Jane Austen was a genius of pinning situations and characters perfectly, so there really isn't a character I disliked. I'm glad I don't know some of them in real life, but as literary creations they're all good. :)
(and no, not just because Alan Rickman is a god .... my sentiments too, I'm going to see if there is a pub here! (Galaxy Quest)
Don't you have to admire the ability to write a character you love to hate such as smarmy Mr Collins.
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Yes, yes, Alan Rickman IS a GOD --- and he DID do a good job playing Colonel Brandon, particularly since he's not his usual type of character. So normal and decent and caring !
Pardon me, I only have read half (!) of Sense and Sensibility, but up until now my favourite has to be Mr Palmer :D
I haven't read Sense and Sensibility yet, it's waiting for me on my bedside table, but I saw the film and I absolutely loved Elinor Dashwood! Maybe it's just because Emma Thompson is fantastic,, but I reallly liked the character, just responsible but yet very vulnerable. I'm suprised no-one liked her best :P I'll read the book.
I have read all the Jane Austen books many times through, and though it would be interesting to see what peoples favourite characters are.
Personally my favourite male character would have to be Mr darcy or Mr knightly.
Mr darcy because he just seems to be the perfect man!!.
Mr knightly because he believes in Emma all the way thorough, that she can be a better person He's the sort of person that would e a really good friend.
Favourite female character: Fanny from Mansfield Park- because she always stays true to herself, and her morals.
Emma, Mr. Knightley, Elizabeth Bennet, and Mr. Darcy
is Sense and Sensibility good, i heard some people say it's not so good, Elizabeth and mr. darcy would be my fav character for now
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy...no contest.
I'm reading it, it's good but I kknow the story already, from the film, so I'm not that interested any more it almost seems!Quote:
Originally Posted by pika
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. But I only read Pride and Prejudice. I have to read other books from this author to chose more characters. :)
emma woodhouse
My faves would have to be Emma and Elinor for the heroines but those characters that are older and more ridiculous are funny, Mrs Elton in particular makes me laugh, oh and Mrs Jennings.
Definitly Elizabeth Bennet. I really can relate to her and in some ways, are like her