# Mr. Bingley — Pride and Prejudice character guide > Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Bingley, Charles **First appearance:** 0002-iii ## Snapshot A good-humored, easily led young man of fortune whose open admiration for Jane Bennet makes him the prize of Meryton—and the pawn of stronger wills. ## Who they are Bingley leases Netherfield, throws the neighborhood into a flutter, and falls for Jane Bennet with an openness that delights her family. His amiable pliability, however, leaves him vulnerable to Darcy's persuasion and his sisters' disdain. His courtship of Jane becomes the barometer by which the novel measures how easily happiness can be talked out of a man. ## In the story ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/iii) Lively and unreserved; dances every dance, admires Jane Bennet, and talks of giving a ball at Netherfield; contrasts sharply with his friend Darcy. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/iv) Described as easygoing, open, and amiable; his friendship with Darcy is highlighted. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/viii) Shows genuine anxiety for Jane and offers kind attentions to Elizabeth, contrasting with his sisters' disdain. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/ix) Politely responds to Mrs. Bennet's comments and agrees to hold a ball once Jane recovers. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/x) Plays piquet with Mr. Hurst and participates in the conversation about humility and precipitance. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xi) Devoted to Jane, he plans a ball at Netherfield and dismisses his sister's objections. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xii) Truly sorry to see Jane go and tries to persuade her to stay. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xv) Rides with Darcy and greets the Bennet sisters; inquires after Jane's health. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xvii) Arrives with his sisters to personally invite the Bennets to the Netherfield ball; Jane worries he may have been deceived by Darcy. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xviii) Engages warmly with Jane and agrees to visit Longbourn after his return from London. ### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxiii) Implied as the friend Darcy saved from an imprudent marriage. ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxv) Mentioned as having been persuaded by Darcy to leave Netherfield due to perceived indifference from Jane. ### [Chapter XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxvi) Mentioned in the context of Darcy's explanation about his separation from Jane. ### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xl) Mentioned as the object of Jane's continued affection and as having left Netherfield. ### [Chapter XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xliii) Mentioned by Darcy as part of the party expected to join him the next day, claiming an acquaintance with Elizabeth. ### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xliv) Visits Elizabeth at the inn; expresses pleasure at seeing her and asks about her family, hinting at continued regard for Jane. ### [Chapter LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/liii) Returns to Netherfield and shows renewed admiration for Jane during the visit. ### [Chapter LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/liv) Bingley shows admiration for Jane during dinner, sitting by her and behaving in a way that suggests his affection is still strong. ### [Chapter LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lv) Proposes to Jane, showing cheerfulness and affection. ### [Chapter LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lvi) Leaves with Jane to avoid the intrusion, as he and Jane are recently engaged. ### [Chapter LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lviii) Proposes a walk to be alone with Jane, and later is guided by Darcy's assurance of Jane's affection. ### [Chapter LIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lix) Shows warmth and hints at knowing about the engagement during the visit. ### [Chapter LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lx) Receives congratulations from his sister on his approaching marriage to Jane. ### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lxi) Leaves Netherfield after a year; buys an estate near Derbyshire; sometimes overwhelmed by Lydia and Wickham's visits. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters/charles_bingley - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters