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In "Why does Mr Collins want to marry elizabeth" why is mr collins proposing to elizabth
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Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth Bennet primarily for practical reasons rather than romantic ones. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Mr. Collins is a clergyman who has been encouraged by his patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, to marry and believes that it is his duty to set a good example by marrying. He views marriage as a way to fulfill societal and personal expectations.
Mr. Collins specifically chooses Elizabeth because she is one of the daughters of the Bennet family, and he believes she is a suitable match due to her connections. He also sees her lack of fortune as a reason to propose, as he feels he is doing her a favor by offering her the opportunity to marry him, given his own status.
In his proposal, Mr. Collins emphasizes his practical reasons for marriage, including his desire for financial stability and social approval rather than any emotional connection to Elizabeth. This makes his proposal come off as rather pompous and insincere, further highlighting Elizabeth's rejection of him and her desire for a marriage based on mutual affection.
Mr. Collins specifically chooses Elizabeth because she is one of the daughters of the Bennet family, and he believes she is a suitable match due to her connections. He also sees her lack of fortune as a reason to propose, as he feels he is doing her a favor by offering her the opportunity to marry him, given his own status.
In his proposal, Mr. Collins emphasizes his practical reasons for marriage, including his desire for financial stability and social approval rather than any emotional connection to Elizabeth. This makes his proposal come off as rather pompous and insincere, further highlighting Elizabeth's rejection of him and her desire for a marriage based on mutual affection.