100 favourite characters: #2 - Elizabeth Bennet
The second post for my 100 things challenge is dedicated to Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.
"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me." - Elizabeth Bennet
In 1995, I was fairly obsessed with The X-Files, and I tried to convince my parents to watch some episodes. They stuck a deal with me; if I agreed to watch the 1995 BBC adaption of Pride and Prejudice with them, they agreed to watch a few episodes of The X-Files.
At the time, I remember thinking that it was an unfair deal; in my 15 year old mind, I had to watch some "boring historical" thing, and they got to watch one of the best shows ever created. But I keep my promises, so I watched their "stupid show". I loved it. I absolutely loved it. And Elizabeth Bennet became one of my favourite characters.
I love that she so intelligent, witty, and courageous. She was born in a time when women were expected to act a certain why, but - when she thought it was appropriate - she was happy to ignore those expectations. I love that she would often openly speak her own mind, and was only interested in marrying for love.
I think she's an absolutely amazing character, and a fantastic role model.
Jennifer Ehle will always be my Lizzy.
"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me." - Elizabeth Bennet
In 1995, I was fairly obsessed with The X-Files, and I tried to convince my parents to watch some episodes. They stuck a deal with me; if I agreed to watch the 1995 BBC adaption of Pride and Prejudice with them, they agreed to watch a few episodes of The X-Files.
At the time, I remember thinking that it was an unfair deal; in my 15 year old mind, I had to watch some "boring historical" thing, and they got to watch one of the best shows ever created. But I keep my promises, so I watched their "stupid show". I loved it. I absolutely loved it. And Elizabeth Bennet became one of my favourite characters.
I love that she so intelligent, witty, and courageous. She was born in a time when women were expected to act a certain why, but - when she thought it was appropriate - she was happy to ignore those expectations. I love that she would often openly speak her own mind, and was only interested in marrying for love.
I think she's an absolutely amazing character, and a fantastic role model.
Jennifer Ehle will always be my Lizzy.