# Mr. Wickham — Pride and Prejudice character guide > Mr. Wickham in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Wickham, George Wickham, dear Wickham, poor Wickham **First appearance:** 0014-xv ## Snapshot A charming militia officer whose easy manners and flattering attentions make him Meryton's favorite—and whose polished surface conceals a profligate with neither honor nor integrity. ## Who they are Wickham captivates every woman in Hertfordshire, including Elizabeth, with a plausible tale of ill-treatment at Darcy's hands. His charm is his weapon: he insinuates himself into the Bennet family's trust while pursuing his own interests without scruple. Elizabeth's later discovery that he is 'as false and deceitful as he is insinuating' makes him the novel's study in the danger of trusting a pleasing address. ## In the story ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xv) Newly arrived officer introduced to the Bennet sisters; shares a tense moment with Mr. Darcy. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xvi) Shares his version of his history with Mr. Darcy, portraying himself as a victim of Darcy's pride and dishonesty, and charms Elizabeth with his manners. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xvii) His story is recounted by Elizabeth; Elizabeth hopes to dance with him at the ball. ### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxi) Joins the Bennet sisters in Meryton and explains his absence from the Netherfield ball was to avoid Mr. Darcy. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxiv) His society helps dispel gloom at Longbourn; he openly shares his grievances against Mr. Darcy, gaining public sympathy. ### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxv) Frequently present at Longbourn during the Gardiners' visit; shares memories of Derbyshire with Mrs. Gardiner and discusses Mr. Darcy. ### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxvi) Discussed by Mrs. Gardiner and Elizabeth; Elizabeth admits he is agreeable but resolves to be cautious. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxvii) Bids Elizabeth a friendly farewell; his pursuit of Miss King is discussed as mercenary. ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxv) Accused by Darcy of profligacy, debt, and attempting to elope with Georgiana Darcy. ### [Chapter XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxvi) His past actions and character are revealed through Darcy's letter, causing Elizabeth to see his duplicity. ### [Chapter XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xxxix) Frequently mentioned by Lydia; Elizabeth dreads seeing him; Lydia reports he is safe from marrying Mary King. ### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xl) Revealed as deceitful through Darcy's letter; Elizabeth decides not to expose him publicly. ### [Chapter XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xli) Attempts to renew his attentions toward Elizabeth but is met with her coldness; becomes alarmed when she mentions Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam. ### [Chapter XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xlvi) Elopes with Lydia, raising fears that he may not intend to marry her. ### [Chapter XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xlvii) Discussed as the man who eloped with Lydia; Elizabeth details his lack of integrity and honour. ### [Chapter XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/xlix) Discovered in London with Lydia; he agrees to marry her under terms negotiated by Mr. Gardiner, though Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet doubt his sincerity and character. ### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/l) Agrees to marry Lydia and plans to leave the militia for a regular army regiment in the North. ### [Chapter LI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/li) Accompanies Lydia with easy assurance, his pleasing manners masking the impropriety of their elopement. ### [Chapter LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lii) Confesses to Darcy that he never intended to marry Lydia; accepts Darcy's financial settlement; later speaks with Elizabeth, trying to justify himself. ### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/chapters/lxi) His character unchanged; hopes Darcy will help his fortune; his affection for Lydia sinks into indifference. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters/george_wickham - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pride_and_prejudice_se/characters