Fictional Character, Fictional Life- Amelia Rogers

If I could be any fictional character, I would be Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth spends her days doing pretty much whatever she wants because it’s England in the early 1800s and the only thing expected of her is that she find a husband. She gets to sleep in, read books all day, hang out with her sisters, wear pretty dresses, and go to fancy balls. Sounds good to me! Yet, Elizabeth rises above these societal expectations, which I admire. She is very intelligent and improves her mind through aforementioned extensive reading. She isn’t obsessed with finding a husband, and she especially isn’t interested in marrying for money or connections. Instead, she only wants to marry for true love. Elizabeth is confident and witty, and she has a kind spirit. I would want to be her even if that was all to her story. But the best part about being Elizabeth Bennet is that her intelligence, wit, and charm capture the attentions of the handsome Mr. Darcy. After a beautiful romance in which Mr. Darcy proves to be a man of humility, kindness, and generosity, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are married. Then, Elizabeth gets to live on his enormous estate because Mr. Darcy conveniently happens to be the wealthiest man in England. And as all my favorite stories go, they live happily ever after. Basically, Elizabeth Bennet wins at life and I would love to be her.