Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen provides a powerful and sometimes humorous insight on the institution of marriage in the 18th and 19th century. One of the major themes of the book is how very critical it was for a woman to find a husband. A woman’s entire future depended on whether or not this search would be successful. One marriage that displays these very principles is that of Mr. William Collins and Charlotte Lucas. Collins and Lucas epitomize the vast majority of marriages that took place during this era. Austen uses this particular combination to display the future of a couple that chooses security and tolerance over passion and love.
A Father’s Legacy to his Daughters by Dr. John Gregory provides an explanation for the actions of Charlotte Lucas. Dr. Gregory writes that the probability of marrying on the basis of love is very slim (Gregory, 407). This one small passage speaks volumes in explaining the actions of Charlotte. Lucas never believes she will marry based on passion and therefore never seeks it. Women raised during this time were taught to expect nothing more. Charlotte does not love Mr. Collins, but she does not anticipate ever marrying someone she loves,



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English social mobility further reflects Charlotte’s predicament. Charlotte sees Mr. Collins’ position in society as acceptable and even though is not rich, he will adequately provide for her. Charlotte’s union with Mr. Collins is exemplified by the connection he has with Lady Catherine De Bourgh. Since Mr. Collins is the rector of Hunsford and provides spiritual services for Lady De Bourgh, he has claimed a small piece of societal importance.

The marriage of Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins is one of convenience. Mr. Collins’ compels his new bride to a life of awkwardness and superciliousness. Charlottes’ despair is obvious; she encourages Mr. Collins to attend to Lady De Bourgh’s every whim and produce an abundant garden. Charlotte never expected a life filled with fervor and though she appears melancholy, Austen portrays her satisfied.

Some topics in this essay:
Marriage, Mr Collins, Charlotte, Charlotte Lucas, Pride And Prejudice, Engagement, Proposal Of Marriage, Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen, Love,

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