The contrasting views of Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet illustrate that people were expected to marry for duty and tradition rather than emotional connection. Mr. Collins embodies the societal norm of viewing marriage as a transactional arrangement tied to social status and family expectations, while Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of love and personal choice in marriage. This distinction highlights the cultural attitude toward marriage in their society, where practical considerations often overshadowed personal feelings.
Use the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to answer the question.
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
What do the contrasting views of Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet show about the cultural attitude toward marriage in their society?
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Women believed they should hide their true feelings to secure a proposal.
Women believed they should hide their true feelings to secure a proposal.
Financial security did not matter for a successful marriage.
Financial security did not matter for a successful marriage.
Family opinions mattered less than the opinions of powerful people for a successful proposal.
Family opinions mattered less than the opinions of powerful people for a successful proposal.
People were expected to marry for duty and tradition rather than emotional connection.
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