So, you've been binge-reading Pride and Prejudice, huh? Or maybe you're just a sucker for Mr. Darcy in the movies. Either way, you're here because you're curious about the age of that cad, Mr. Wickham.

First things first, let's get one thing straight. Jane Austen didn't go around dropping birthdates like confetti. She was more interested in her characters' personalities and witty banter. But don't worry, we can still have some fun with this!

Let's Do Some Math

We know that Elizabeth Bennet is 20 when the story starts. And we also know that Mr. Wickham is around the same age. But how much around the same age? Let's dive in!

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Remember when Wickham tells Lizzie that he's 25? Yeah, he's kind of fibbing. That's a whole five years older than he actually is. But hey, who among us hasn't stretched the truth a bit? (No judgment here.)

Now, let's think about the timeline. Wickham's been in the militia for about two years when we meet him. And he joined the militia right after leaving university. So, if we add those two years to the age he should have been when he joined the militia (20), we get...

Adrian Lukas as Wickham in 'Pride and Prejudice (1995)'; Rupert FriendAdrian Lukas as Wickham in 'Pride and Prejudice (1995)'; Rupert Friend

Drumroll, please... 22! That's right, Mr. Wickham is 22 when he's charming the pants off (metaphorically speaking, of course) the ladies of Meryton.

But Why Does It Matter?

Well, it doesn't really matter. But it's fun to think about, right? And it's also interesting to see how Austen uses age (or lack thereof) to tell us something about her characters.

Wickham's relative youth, for instance, might explain some of his reckless behavior. He's young, he's handsome, he's got the world at his feet. Why not cause a little chaos along the way?

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Plus, it's always fun to imagine what these characters would be like in modern times. Would Wickham still be a cad? Or would he be more of a... well, let's not go there. Some things are best left to the imagination.

So, There You Have It

Mr. Wickham is 22. Or at least, he should be. And even if Austen didn't give us a straight answer, we've had a blast figuring it out, haven't we?

Now, who's ready for another cup of coffee? My treat. We've earned it!