# Miss Bingley — Pride and Prejudice character guide

> Miss Bingley in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Bingley, Caroline Bingley, Caroline, poor Miss Bingley

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Snapshot

Mr. Bingley's elegant, calculating sister, who performs friendship toward Jane while maneuvering for Darcy and sneering at the Bennets' inferior connections.

## Who they are

Miss Bingley presides over Netherfield with fashionable contempt for the neighbourhood, and her civility to Jane is laced with condescension. Her real project is Darcy, and she reads Elizabeth as a rival to be diminished through mockery and exclusion. Her snobbery and scheming sharpen the novel's critique of class and make the Bingley sisters a quiet obstacle to the very happiness they pretend to encourage.

## In the story

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as proud and conceited, living with her brother and keeping his house.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/vi)

Jealously questions Darcy about his admiration for Elizabeth, mocking the prospect of a match.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/viii)

Criticizes Elizabeth's appearance and manners, flatters Darcy, and engages in gossip about the Bennet family's connections.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/x)

Jealous of Elizabeth, attempts to provoke Darcy, and flatters him incessantly while he writes.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xi)

Attempts to gain Darcy's notice by walking with Elizabeth and criticizing the idea of a ball; grows frustrated by Darcy's focus on Elizabeth.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xii)

Jealous and uncivil to Elizabeth; her civility increases rapidly as they part.

### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxi)

Writes a letter to Jane announcing the Netherfield party's departure for London and hinting at a match between Mr. Bingley and Miss Darcy.

### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxvi)

Shows inattention and coldness toward Jane during her stay in London.

### [Chapter XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xlv)

Jealous of Elizabeth; makes spiteful comments about her appearance and attempts to discompose her by mentioning Wickham.

### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lxi)

Mortified by Darcy's marriage but drops resentment to retain visiting rights at Pemberley.

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