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Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennett first, but she rejected his proposal. He then proposed to Charlotte Lucas, who accepted him.
Mr Collins first proposes to Lizzie Bennett, and when he is unsuccessful proposes to her friend Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
After first being rejected by Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
Mr. Collins marries Charlotte Lucas, Jane and Elizabeth's friend.
Mr. Collins advised against Elizabeth marrying Mr. Darcy because he believed Mr. Darcy was above her in social status and wealth, which would make them an unsuitable match. Additionally, Mr. Collins himself had aspirations of marrying Elizabeth and saw Mr. Darcy as a rival for her hand.
Mr. Collins
presumptuous and pompous
Surprisingly, Mr. Bennet approves of Elizabeth's refusal. Although the rest of Elizabeth's family believes in the traditional norms of the time, Mr. Bennet thinks more outside the box. He primarily concerns himself with Elizabeth's happiness and knows that her free spirited attitude would not be a match for Mr. Collins. Luckily Mr. Bennet does not jump to the same conclusion that Mrs. Bennet does. Elizabeth's mom feels that Elizabeth will be a lonely, single woman forever if she refuses Mr. Collins. The demand for a woman to marry early, because of the necessity of a husband for property and money, are demonstrated by Mr. Collins' quick proposal and his expectation that Elizabeth will say yes. However, Mr. Bennet's dislike of Mr. Collins and his approval of Elizabeth's actions show that not everyone believed in marrying the first person who presents an offer.
Pride and Prejudice That was when one of Elizabeth Bennett's suitors, Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to marry him. Elizabeth refuses, and Elizabeth's mother Mrs. Bennett appeals to Mr. Bennett to talk to Elizabeth and convince her to accept Mr. Collins' proposal. She tells Mr. Bennett to tell Elizabeth that she would never see her again if she didn't marry Mr. Collins. However, Mr. Bennett sides with Elizabeth - clearly evident from this dialogue. The exact dialogue is - " An unhappy alternative is now before you, Elizabeth. You must now become a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do." There are a number of film versions of Pride and Prejudice, and this particular line is probably in all of them because it is one of the best known lines from the novel itself.
Lydia Bennet and George Wickham Charlotte Lucas and William Collins Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy
In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennett spurned the marriage proposal of Mr. Collins
Chapter 19 of Volume I is entirely devoted to Mr. Collins proposing marriage to Lizzy and her turning him down. The dialog alone makes it clear that he is a very stupid man, and she is wise not to accept him.