It's Darcy for me, ladies, all the way. Especially because my husband is the tall, dark, handsome, quiet type (unlike me; I'm vivacious )

It really depends on my mood. At times I think Elizabeth has to always be on her guard to not disappoint Darcy and other days I think Knightley only sees Emma has a pet of sorts. So who do I choose? Hmmm...right now I am in the mood for Darcy. I think Linda Berdoll got it right laying the public Darcy aside behind closed doors Darcy is an unguarded passionate man and I could use some of that right now. I am afraid my husband is more of a Mr. Bennett.

I think so much of Darcy's appeal is that he's inscrutable, and represents all that is manly. It's fascinating to watch the film adaptations and to compare Laurence Olivier's interpretation with Colin Firth's. I very much like Knightley as portrayed by Jeremy Northam, and also in the BBC production (can't remember the actor's name). Austen's other heroes are more flawed--Colonel Brandon is admirable, but doesn't have the same desirability, nor does Edward Ferrars (he's a little too stiff, although Hugh Grant does manage to make him fairly yummy). At this point it's almost difficult for me to separate the actors from the characters.

Definitely Darcy. It's the mystery surrounding him that makes him attractive, added to the earlier thought that he represents everything manly. And yet he has a softer side as seen through his love of his sister. He is the epitome of a great man, in my opinion.

I like Simon Wood's Bingley. Yes, yes, I know, Darcy's the best. And he has a spine. But how can you say no to a redhead with the smile of someone with a severe neurological disorder?

I may comment again when I have read all the novels.
After reading Emma and Pride & Prejudice it is defenently Darcy. He is too good to be true

This topic isn't exclusive to "romance" (if it is Darcy gives me the 'odd twinge in my loins'!)But for 'good' men let me mention Mr Bennet.This poor man barely had a 'hope' - between his nitwit wife (although when she was younger she may have had some beauty or a good dowry)and being country Mr Bennet may not have had much to choose from or may have been shy (in which case she probably 'roped' him!)and 5 daughters -that was often mentioned that he was a loving and devoted father and took it all with good temper and humor (I bet he was a party waiting to happen!) one must give him the credit of owning up to his faults and being a "good joe" A good and loving father is always a 'hero'!!

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Darcy is definitely the most commercialized hero and he is probably the most appealing- tall dark and silent and all that but I have an alternative suggestion...I just finished reading Northanger Abbey and now think that Mr Tilney could be my favorite Jane Austen hero. He's sweet, clever and honorable and has an utterly wicked sense of humour. Jane Austen mentions that he is also handsome and rich but focuses on his lively personality and I thought he sounded lovely- and also probably the most similar to a modern day guy.

Is anyone able to tell me what Mr. Tinley`s first name is??

Henry Tilney.