Character profile
Miss de Bourgh
First appearance of Lady Catherine’s only daughter, described by Mr. Collins Lady Catherine’s daughter who is expected to inherit a large fortune and potentially unite estates with Mr. Darcy. Miss de Bourgh is referenced by Mr. Collins as Lady Catherine’s daughter. Miss de Bourgh is identified as Lady Catherine's daughter during Collins' speech. Miss de Bourgh appears with Mrs. Jenkinson at the garden gate, described as a small, thin, and somewhat rude girl. Miss de Bourgh is described as pale, thin, and speaking very little, seated beside her mother during the visit to Rosings. Miss de Bourgh frequently rides her phaeton past the Parsonage, stopping briefly for conversation with Charlotte. Listened to Elizabeth’s piano performance and received her aunt’s comments Present at Rosings during Lady Catherine's conversation. Miss de Bourgh is mentioned as Lady Catherine’s daughter and the intended wife of Mr. Darcy.