Pride and prejudice

Isabella Thorpe

Isabella is an ambitious young woman who befriends Catherine in Bath. Her goal in life is to marry a wealthy man, but this is difficult since she has no fortune. Isabella sets her sights on Catherine’s brother James, and their mutual flirtation leads to their engagement. Upon discovering that James will only have a modest income, Isabella is infuriated and disappointed, but she attempts to hide her feelings from Catherine. When the dashing Captain Tilney arrives in Bath, Isabella begins a new flirtation with him despite being engaged. Her plot to switch suitors is ultimately foiled, and both men leave her.⁸