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Elizabeth Bennet

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AP English Literature

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Elizabeth Bennet is the witty and independent-minded protagonist of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. She challenges societal norms for women during her time period and serves as an example of an intelligent woman seeking love based on personal compatibility rather than societal expectations.

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