Poll

Elizabeth, because she was determined to stay true to herself independent of what her family and society expected of her and conceivably make her own way in the world rather than marry for security.

That said, I have the most compassion for Anne Elliot, and that is a form of like, because she lacked the foresight to do the same, and I have lived with a few regrets I wish I could have a do-over.

Elizabeth of course, because she is really like me!

Why Marianne in third place and not Fanny Price?

Well said, Sophia.