Elizabeth's romance with Mr. Darcy parallels that of her older sister Jane with his friend, Charles Bingley. Jane's relationship starts off much more smoothly, and survives the efforts of Bingley's unpleasant sister, Caroline, to break it up. Other significant subplots include the adventures of Lydia, the youngest Bennet daughter. She brings disgrace on the family by running away with a man named Wickham.