Pride And Prejudice Bridge Character Analysis

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The reader can pick apart multiple characteristics of Jess. They can even find new characteristics the more that they read about Jess. Starting out, Jess is one of the most described characters in the book. She is described as a petite teen with beautiful thick blond hair that is always worn in a braid. A vivid difference of her is how she feels about herself. Many of the other main characters in the book, have something that they do not enjoy about themselves. Unlike them, she enjoys every activity in her life. Jess goes to an all girls school, is in a select choir, rides horses, volunteers at an animal clinic, and is super smart. Even with all these activities going on, she feels so lucky to have her friends and Darcy, her boyfriend. Jess …show more content…

Jess is a character that Heather Vogel Frederick wants the reader to like, but after the accident, the table could turn. Jess was not that happy after she broke her leg, and always seemed irritable. The reader can also see that the biggest fight she and Emma have ever had, was after the accident. This brings up the questions of whether or not Jess is happy with only her activities, or can she find happiness without her talents? This is just a thought because for so many talented girls in the world, would not they be more sad if they lost the option to perform that talent? Yes, of course, but the real strength is if they can find happiness for others while they cannot show their talent.
Many of the other girls love to hang out with her because she if very kind and sweet. Her company brings happiness to the room. All the other girls in the book club, really enjoy her company. Even though, there is a conflict with Emma, her best friend, in the middle of her trip, things are resolved and she and Emma are back to being sisters. Overall, Jess Delaney is one of the most positive, smart, and happy friend in the group of girls. Jess really brings the spirit up in the

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