Lydia and Wickham never went to Gretna Green. In fact they did not try, and this is part of the scandal. In England, wedding banns had to be posted in the church where the bride was a communicant, a process that took weeks. This was not true in Scotland, and the result that couples who eloped to get married often went to Scotland to get an instant wedding. Gretna Green was just across the border, and had chapels where the priests would perform ceremonies at any time of day on a moment's notice, for a price. But the fact that Lydia and Wickham did not go to Gretna Green is a pretty sure indicator that Wickham did not want to marry Lydia at all.
Lydia and Wickham first meet in the town of Meryton in Pride and Prejudice.
Jane, in a letter.
Catherine (Kitty) , Lydia and then the youngest is Mary.
Kitty and Lydia Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice are primarily interested in flirting with the military officers stationed in the town. They enjoy the attention and thrill of the flirtation, which eventually leads Lydia into a scandalous elopement with Mr. Wickham.
In the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, Lydia is shown standing at the window of the room she shares with Wickham in London, and suddenly she sees Darcy outside.This does not happen in the book or any other screen production that I know of.
Lydia's actions in "Pride and Prejudice" can be characterized as impulsive and reckless. She elopes with Mr. Wickham without considering the consequences, causing distress to her family and tarnishing their reputation. Her behavior highlights her immaturity and lack of judgment.
Lydia's actions in "Pride and Prejudice" could be characterized as impulsive and reckless. She elopes with Mr. Wickham without considering the consequences or social norms, causing distress and scandal for her family.
Kitty and Lydia reveal to Lizzy that Wickham is not to marry Mary King after all, and is, therefore, in their words, safe.
Lydia and Wickham go first to Longbourne to visit her family. After the visit, they go to Newcastle, where Wickham is to join a regiment in which he has a commission.
Lots of people walk to Meryton in Pride and Prejudice.. Mainly though, it is Lydia and Kitty, who go and see the soldiers often.
Wickham eloped with Lydia and was found living with her, unmarried and with no intention of being married, in London. He is bribed to marry Lydia to save the reputation of her family. We do not know the full extent of the bribe, but it included a commission in the regular army, having all his debts paid, and some additional money.
The actress' name is Jena Malone. She has also appeared in Life as a House, Donnie Darko, and Saved.