# Sir William Lucas — Pride and Prejudice character guide

> Sir William Lucas in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir William Lucas

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

A genial, pompous neighbor knighted after his mayoralty, father of Charlotte.

## In the story

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

Sir William and Lady Lucas joyfully consent to the match, seeing it as advantageous for their daughter.

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

Travels with Elizabeth to London; his conversation is described as empty and tiresome.

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

Accompanies the party, bows obsequiously to Miss de Bourgh from the doorway.

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

Awed by the grandeur of Rosings, he echoes Mr. Collins's praises and stores anecdotes for later.

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