The marriage between Charlotte and Mr. Collins is one of convenience. Despite the fact that Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte shortly after asking Elizabeth, Charlotte accepts the proposal. It appears that Charlotte agrees because she feels she has no other choice. Most of the community does not see anything wrong with their hasty marriage and it seems to be considered a social norm.
Charlotte didn't really attract Mr. Collins by doing anything so much as being present and in need of a husband. Mr, Collins had gone to Hertfordshire with the idea of getting married, and when he was turned down by Lizzy felt the rejection enough to welcome a change of scenery. Charlotte was agreeable, and that was all he needed.
Lydia Bennet and George Wickham Charlotte Lucas and William Collins Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy
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.
Mrs. Bennet
Based on the information in the reading assignment, Lady Catherine de Bourgh would most likely agree with the reason Charlotte Lucas married Mr. Collins. Lady Catherine values social status and financial security above personal happiness, which is similar to Charlotte's practical approach to marriage.
Mr Collins first proposes to Lizzie Bennett, and when he is unsuccessful proposes to her friend Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennett first, but she rejected his proposal. He then proposed to Charlotte Lucas, who accepted him.
Charlotte is getting old, at 27, and is afraid of becoming an old maid, dependent on her family and without a home of her own. She is aware of the fact that Mr Collins has faults, but she is not romantic and does not mind marrying without love.
Charlotte marries Mr. Collins because she is twenty-seven (this is old for an unmarried woman at the time), and therefore, may not get another offer if she does not accept him. Although she is not in love with him, she knows he can offer her a stable future, with a comfortable home and income, making it a respectable match.
Jane is married to Mr Bingley. Elizabeth is married to Mr Darcy. Lydia is married to Mr Wickam. Mr and Mrs Collins are happy (Charlotte is Mrs Collins) Mr and Mrs Bennet are left with Mary to take care of The Bennet family is considered very fortunate, and they are very happy.
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.