Elizabeth Bennet: A Modern InfluenceIn the book Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen, one of the main characters in the book is Elizabeth Bennet. Pride and Prejudice has many characters, but the main one is that people tend to form the closest relationship with its Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is arguably one of the most renowned and well-known figures in all of English literature. Jane Austen reveals the complexity of Elizabeth Bennet through her own actions and conversations as well as the reactions and comments other people say about her. Throughout the book, Elizabeth struggles with her hasty judgment of others, her own prejudices, and to find her true self and true future husband who is right for her. In the Bennett family there are five sisters and Elizabeth is the second eldest. They live on the Longbourne estate, near the village of Meryton in Hertfordshire, England. Elizabeth is a strong, very intelligent woman, with a “lively and cheerful character, who delights in everything that is ridiculous” (chapter 3). Of the five sisters, Elizabeth seems to be one of her father's favorites. Elizabeth seems to have “something faster than her sisters” (chapter 1). However, even though she is her father's favorite, she is her mother's least favorite. Elizabeth thinks about her own well-being when it comes to marriage. Her mother, however, believes that when a man proposes, no matter who it is, you should say yes. With this in mind, Elizabeth is careful with who she opens up to and as a result, she tends to judge others a little quickly. Elizabeth's quick judgment shows the complexity of her character even though she also has some simple aspects of her character...... middle of paper ...... I learn a lesson from her. She recognizes her faults, accepts them and changes them. She has an influence on everyone who reads the book and people should strive to be like her. Many people today complain that their family is a burden and blame them for their failures. Elizabeth's family is the definition of dysfunction. She has a father who doesn't love his wife, a crazy mother, and embarrassing sisters who do whatever they want and disappoint the family name. Despite this dysfunctional family, Elizabeth overcomes the hectic lifestyle and ultimately becomes a stronger and better person. It has an influence on the modern reader and will continue to influence any future reader because of its history. The character of Elizabeth Bennet is known as one of the most famous characters in English literature, and she has truly earned this rewarding title..