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Miss Bingley

femaleFirst seen chapter 4Last seen chapter 24

Sister of Mr Bingley, lives with him, proud, conceited, educated at a private seminary, £20,000 fortune, enjoys social rank Insults Elizabeth's manners and appearance, engages in conversation about accomplishments, and mocks the Bennet family. Miss Bingley promises care for Jane while she stays and displays cold civility Jealous of Elizabeth, interferes in conversation, attempts to provoke Darcy, and shows anxiety about Jane's recovery Attempts to win Darcy's attention by proposing a dance, a ball, and a walk; critiques ordinary balls; invites Elizabeth to walk; engages in witty debate about pride and resentment. Accompanies Bingley in delivering the ball invitation Sends a letter boasting of Bingley’s winter residence and praising Miss Darcy

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