Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy

Mr Darcy is handsome, rich, and single, so as the first line of the novel professes he “must be in want of a wife.” That makes him one of the most eligible bachelors in the neighbourhood, with a handsome income of “£10,000 a year,” which was a lot of money in the 18th century. He is presented as the perfect romantic counterpart to Elizabeth, as he is equal to her intellectually, has similar values, and complements her qualities.