Sir Pitt Crawley is a character from William Makepeace Thackeray's novel, "Vanity Fair." He is depicted as a self-serving and ambitious man, often focused on his own interests and social status. Sir Pitt is a baronet and represents the rising middle class of the early 19th century, navigating the complexities of wealth and respectability. Throughout the story, Sir Pitt's actions reveal his opportunistic nature, particularly in his dealings with family and friends. He is often portrayed as greedy and manipulative, embodying the themes of ambition and moral ambiguity that are central to "Vanity Fair."