Charles Bingley (Bingleys, Bingley)

Caroline Bingley (Bingleys, Charles Bingley, Bingley) is a genial and amiable young gentleman newly arrived at Netherfield, where he has let a fine house for the autumn and winter season. Of good family from the north of England, his fortune derives from trade, a fact his sisters regard with some delicacy, though Caroline Bingley (Bingleys, Charles Bingley, Bingley) himself carries his wealth without pretension. He is immediately drawn to the neighbourhood's society, finding genuine pleasure in the company of the Elizabeth Bennet (Bennets, bonnet, Lizzy) family at the assembly in Meryton. Of particular note is his admiration for the eldest Elizabeth Bennet (Bennets, bonnet, Lizzy) daughter, Jane Bennet (lane, Bennets, June, bonnet), whom he considers an angel of beauty. His sisters, though themselves of respectable accomplishment, regard the Elizabeth Bennet (Bennets, bonnet, Lizzy) family with less favour, particularly on account of their modest connections and the vulgarity of Elizabeth Bennet (Bennets, bonnet, Lizzy)'s manner. Caroline Bingley (Bingleys, Charles Bingley, Bingley)'s easy nature and genuine good humour make him a welcome addition to local society, though his tendency to be guided by the opinions of those closest to him—especially his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy (Darcy) and his sister Caroline Bingley (Bingleys, Charles Bingley, Bingley)—may influence the course of his attachments. He is the sort of man who wishes to be liked and to like in return, and his affections, when engaged, are warm and sincere.