Persuasion
Elizabeth Elliot
Anne’s elder sister
The eldest Elliot daughter, who shares her father’s pride in rank and has little time for Anne.
Elizabeth is Sir Walter’s favorite daughter, and she mirrors his vanity. She is proud, cold and status-conscious, with sharp features to match. She says the Elliots of Kellynch have always kept to the standard of true consequence.
She treats Anne as nobody and confides foolishly in Mrs. Clay, believing her a friend. Her great ambition is to be seen in the best society in Bath. She has the same dismissive manner as her father.
“Indeed, Father. The Elliots of Kellynch have always maintained the standard of true consequence.”
In the story
Contains spoilers.
Elizabeth moves to Bath with her father and Mrs. Clay and delights in the notice of Lady Dalrymple. She welcomes Mr. William Elliot’s return and joins her father in scolding Anne for visiting Mrs. Smith.
When Wentworth proves to be a wealthy naval captain, she and Sir Walter approve the match readily. She never sees that Mrs. Clay has been scheming and ends up deceived by her.
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