George Wickham is Mr. Darcy's nemesis and the antagonist of the novel; a classic cad.Wickham's true nature is one of cunning deceitfulness.His father was the manager of the Darcy estate, but Wickham squandered his share of the late Mr. Darcy's inheritance intended for his schooling in the priesthood.Wickham enters the story as a dashing, charming, and handsome officer of the militia and captures the favour of Elizabeth.He initially deceives Elizabeth and the general public into believing Mr. Darcy robbed him of his dream of becoming a clergyman thus leaving him in poverty. However after her confrontation with Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth learns Wickham's true colours. He later convinces Lydia Bennet to elope with him without intention of matrimony, but is tracked down by Mr. Darcy. He only marries Lydia after his debts are paid off and he is given a large sum of money by Mr. Darcy. Show less «