Plays a significant role in the development of the other characters, especially Mr. Darcy. He is a very rude, deceitful and undesirable character with a desire to bring Darcy into marriage. Throughout the novel he plays many roles in the development of Darcy, Jane, and Elizabeth. She uses her wealth and, more importantly, her status to influence and influence the characters around her through the actions she commits. One moment in the novel that shows his selfishness is his desire for Mr. Darcy to befriend Jane Bennet and then sabotage Jane's chance to marry Charles Bingley due to family conflicts and his own interests. This leads Caroline to want to marry Mr. Darcy and have her brother, Charles, marry Miss Darcy. Through these simple acts it leads to conflict with Elizabeth and her character as Mr. Darcy is shown to have significant focus on Elizabeth throughout the novel. Caroline plays an important role in the development of both Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy as this soon leads to their marriage at the end of the story.