Darcy's family. .
Atmosphere: The atmosphere is formal and realistic. Formal, because the women and families the story centers around must live up to the 19th century standards of the middle class society. And realistic, because despite the story's focal on love Austen handles the subject practically.
Mood: With the intensifying love between Elizabeth and Darcy, along with the added pressures from their families, friends, society, and even themselves upon their relationship, the reader is often anxious and excited to see what occurs next in their relationship and their lives.
Protagonist: Elizabeth is the protagonist of Pride and Prejudice because the story ultimately focuses on her and her evolution that leads her to finally be with her true love Mr. Darcy. She exhibits all the qualities of a strong 19th century heroine she's lovely, clever, skilled, well-versed, honest, virtuous, witty and able to rise above the idiocy and bad behavior that pervade society. However, despite all her good qualities, Elizabeth is quick to make harsh and hasty judgments concerning others often this attribute of her character leads her astray in life and away from her love Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth must not only cope with a half-witted mother, a detached father, mismanaged and ill-taught younger siblings, and a snobbish, judgmental society, she must also overcome her own mistaken impressions of Darcy, which initially lead her to reject him. Her charms are sufficient to keep him interested, fortunately, while she navigates familial and social turmoil. Fortunately, while Elizabeth deals with familial and societal troubles, she has the opportunity to see the nobility of Darcy's character and amend her initial erroneous judgments of Darcy. .
Antagonist: The snobby society ladies, especially Ms. Bingley and Lady Catherine who try to prevent the union between Elizabeth and Darcy by convincing either of them they wouldn't be a good match because of Elizabeth's low connections and Darcy's wealth, in order to achieve their own personal goals.