15 Background Characters That Make Pride and Prejudice Amazing!

You’ve met Lizzy Bennet. You’ve swooned (or seethed) over Mr. Darcy. But what about the lesser-known characters who quietly — and sometimes comically — shaped the course of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? In this video, I shine a light on 15 of Jane Austen’s overlooked but essential supporting characters. From the loafing Mr. Hurst to the ever-gracious Mrs. Reynolds, these so-called “subsidiary” figures may not take centre stage, but they’re absolutely crucial to the wit, drama, and emotional depth of the novel. Expect sharp commentary, a few laughs, and perhaps a fresh perspective or two. Whether you're an Austen aficionado or a curious newcomer, this character deep-dive will leave you thinking differently about Pride and Prejudice. Scenes: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Mr. Hurst 3:11 Mrs. Hill 5:50 Lady Lucas 7:26 Mary King 10:06 Sir William Lucas 11:52 Lieutenant Denny 13:17 Anne De Bourgh 15:05 Captain Carter 16:39 Mrs. Reynolds 18:22 Georgiana Darcy 20:10 Maria Lucas 21:28 Mrs. Phillips 23:08 Mrs. Long 24:44 Mrs. Younge 26:51 In Conclusion Then... ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Austen insights and literary explorations! ✨ #PrideAndPrejudice #JaneAusten #LiteraryAnalysis #SideCharacters #AustenFans #Booktube #ClassicLiterature #MrDarcy #ElizabethBennet #JaneAustenFans-- -- Donations (all funding goes towards video creation - I do run 4 channels after all 😉): If you enjoy my content on YouTube and would like to support my work, please do consider buying me a 'coffee' through the link below. Alternatively, alternative donations can be sent via PayPal are also used to create future videos. PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tudorsmith Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tudorsmith This will help me continue to create and improve this content for you! Thanks so much for the support. -- My other YouTube Channels Tudor Smith Photography: https://www.youtube.com/c/TudorSmithPhotography Tudor Travels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WEMvq9ZQtcq0Mg7QuShKA Drive With Care: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIBTTRkauFYdy1Ws14fX5Q