WHAT A CHARACTER

The character that made an impression on me was Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.  It was something about her wit and independence that made me remember her.  I liked how rebellious she was to certain customs that she felt were unnecessary.  For example, she was never oppressed into not speaking her mind or holding her own with the men, even though in her time period it was more customary for a woman, especially considering Elizabeth's position in society, to keep her thoughts to herself and to not contradict men or those of a higher position in society than her.  As a result, I was mostly amused by her intelligence when she engaged in banter with Mr. Darcy and sometimes won an argument.  Literary techniques that led to the impact of her character include both humor and irony in the dialogue between Elizabeth and the characters she speaks her mind to.  Also, a character foil between Elizabeth and her sister Jane Bennet emphasized how impulsive or judgmental Elizabeth can seem when Jane is presented as the opposite of Elizabeth's personality, as someone who looks for the good in people where Elizabeth already sees the bad.  Even still, through a calm and collected Jane as a foil, Elizabeth's character appears to be a lot more lively and spirited.