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* Jane Austen (reportedly something of a spirited young lady herself) absolutely adored this trope:
** Elizabeth Bennet of ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'' is the best-loved example. She's smart, loyal to her friends, athletic, and witty. She knows the rules of her society quite well, and is distinguished by her good manners, but she isn't afraid to say what she thinks, even to Lady Catherine. Her sister Jane is her ProperLady counterpart.
** Mary Crawford in ''Literature/MansfieldPark'' is witty and lively, and she enjoys horseback riding and takes pride in being physically strong. However, she also plays the harp and is interested in fashion, and she likes nothing like a life in the city. Her lack of a moral compass ultimately keeps her from being admirable.
** The heroine's [[SiblingYinYang sister]] Susan Price provides a positive example. Susan is more outspoken and livelier than her gentle and proper-lady-ish older sister Fanny.
** [[SignatureLine Handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition]], Emma Woodhouse from ''Literature/{{Emma}}'' is a self-assured, intelligent, and snarky lady, and talented in many things like music or painting, though a bit of BrilliantButLazy. She loves long walks and is an excellent dancer. She isn't afraid of crossing swords with even Mr Knighley, who everybody looks up to, and importantly, she is capable of self-reflection and she can judge what is right or wrong in her character.
* Flora Poste in ColdComfortFarm. She's like Emma Woodhouse ... but right!
* Jane Eyre of ''Literature/JaneEyre'' sometimes appears to be meek and mild, but don't be fooled. She knows exactly what she wants and she is willing to go through considerable hardship to get it. She also gets a rousing "women have the same needs men do" speech early in the novel.

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* Elizabeth Bennet of ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'' exemplifies this trope. She's smart, loyal to her friends, athletic, and witty. She knows the rules of her society quite well, and is distinguished by her good manners, but she isn't afraid to say what she thinks, even to Lady Catherine. Her sister Jane is her ProperLady counterpart.
* ''Literature/MansfieldPark'':
** Mary Crawford is witty and lively, and she enjoys horseback riding and takes pride in being physically strong. However, she also plays the harp and is interested in fashion, and she likes nothing like a life in the city. Her lack of a moral compass ultimately keeps her from being admirable.
** The heroine's [[SiblingYinYang sister]] Susan Price provides a positive example. Susan is more outspoken and livelier than her gentle and proper-lady-ish older sister Fanny.
* [[SignatureLine Handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition]], Emma Woodhouse from ''Literature/{{Emma}}'' is a self-assured, intelligent, and snarky lady, and talented in many things like music or painting, though a bit of BrilliantButLazy. She loves long walks and is an excellent dancer. She isn't afraid of crossing swords with even Mr Knighley, who everybody looks up to, and importantly, she is capable of self-reflection and she can judge what is right or wrong in her character.
* Jane Eyre of ''Literature/JaneEyre'' sometimes appears to be meek and mild, but don't be fooled. She knows exactly what she wants and she is willing to go through considerable hardship to get it. She also gets a rousing "women have the same needs men do" speech early in the novel.

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