# Maria Lucas — Pride and Prejudice character guide

> Maria Lucas in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maria, lady Lucas

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

The younger Lucas daughter, Charlotte's sister and Elizabeth's friend.

## In the story

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

Lady Lucas begins calculating Mr. Bennet's life expectancy, pleased with the prospect of Charlotte's future wealth.

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

Travels with Elizabeth and Sir William; described as good-humored but empty-headed.

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

Excitedly calls Elizabeth to see the phaeton, mistaking Mrs. Jenkinson for Lady Catherine.

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

Frightened and overwhelmed by the visit, she sits silently on the edge of her chair.

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

Travels with Elizabeth and remarks on the many events during their visit.

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