Most Misunderstood Characters or Aspects of Plots

What characters do you think are the most misunderstood by other characters, readers, or adaptations?

What aspects of plots do you think are most misunderstood by readers or adaptations?

My answer:

Mr. Darcy: I feel that many readers see him as more socially awkward than proud. In my opinion, he is more proud than socially awkward. Initially, he is unwilling to be friendly to people whom he thinks are inferior to him. When he welcomes Elizabeth and the Gardiners to Pemberley, there is a clear change in his behavior; he is a very friendly host to the Gardiners. Mr. Darcy experiences much growth throughout the novel. Elizabeth does realize she has misjudged him, but he also becomes a better person.

The Bennets: The Bennets are not downtrodden like the the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie makes them out to be. Mr. Bennet earns 2,000 pounds a year, which is 173,881.75 pounds today, or $221,688.80 today. They are also members of the gentry, so socially, they are not of low standing.

Jane Fairfax: I feel that many readers see her as weak and passive because she forgave Frank Churchill. I think that she made an informed decision; she realized that Frank does not have flaws that she cannot tolerate and that being his wife is far better than being a governess. She probably was disappointed in him when she realized that he was not what she thought he was but in the end made a sensible decision.