caroline bingley

language: en

definitions

  1. A fictional character in Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, characterized by her ambition, social climbing, and rivalry with Elizabeth Bennet.
    en: A fictional character in Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, characterized by her ambition, social climbing, and rivalry with Elizabeth Bennet.
  2. A literary archetype or metaphorical reference to a vain, socially ambitious woman who employs manipulation and superficial charm to advance her marital prospects.
    en: A literary archetype or metaphorical reference to a vain, socially ambitious woman who employs manipulation and superficial charm to advance her marital prospects.

examples

  1. Caroline Bingley constantly flattered Mr. Darcy in hopes of securing his attention.

    Caroline Bingley constantly flattered Mr. Darcy in hopes of securing his attention.

  2. In modern satire, she is often described as a real-life Caroline Bingley due to her relentless pursuit of high society connections.

    In modern satire, she is often described as a real-life Caroline Bingley due to her relentless pursuit of high society connections.