On hearing Charlotte will marry Mr. Collins, Lizzy is at first unbelieving, then astonished, horrified, and reluctantly accepting, in turns.
Elizabeth was chagrined when she heard the news about Charlotte's engagement.
Elizabeth is surprised and disappointed by Charlotte's decision to marry Mr. Collins, as she sees it as a pragmatic choice rather than one based on love. She is saddened by Charlotte's acceptance of a loveless marriage for the sake of financial security.
Elizabeth first tells her best friend, Charlotte Lucas, of her engagement to Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice.
Charlotte Lucas is, for most of the novel. At the end, she is closer to Georgiana Darcy.
At first, Lizzy is incredulous - she simply cannot believe it is possible that Charlotte would marry Mr. Collins. When the truth sinks in, she becomes disgusted with Charlotte for doing such a thing. Finally, with a little help from Jane, she accepts the idea, though with some continuing regrets.
Elizabeth Bennet's best friend in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" is Charlotte Lucas.
After first being rejected by Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
Elizabeth accompanies Sir William Lucas and his daughter to Hunsford to visit Charlotte Lucas, who has married Mr. Collins and lives there. It is a social visit to spend time with Charlotte and to see her new home. Elizabeth also holds some curiosity about Mr. Darcy since Hunsford is in close proximity to his estate, Rosings Park.
In Chapter 6, three new characters are introduced: Charlotte Lucas, Mr. Collins, and Sir William Lucas. Charlotte Lucas is Elizabeth Bennet's close friend, Mr. Collins is a clergyman and cousin to Mr. Bennet, and Sir William Lucas is Charlotte's father. Each of these characters plays a significant role in the development of the story.
Mr. Collins marries Charlotte Lucas, Jane and Elizabeth's friend.
Charlotte Lucas is Elizabeth's closeest friend in Pride and Prejudice.
Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennett first, but she rejected his proposal. He then proposed to Charlotte Lucas, who accepted him.