Mr. Collins says he is proposing 1o
Elizabeth because
(1) Elizabeth's personality will displease
Lady Catherine
(2)
Elizabeth has shown her affection for him
(3)
he knows Elizabeth will inherit a lot of money
(4)
as the heir, he feels responsible for the daughters
(5)
he knows that Elizabeth would never marry otherwise
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(6) He believes that marrying Elizabeth will increase his social status and standing in society.