Charlotte does not particularly enjoy Mr. Collins' company. She encourages Mr. Collins to take long walks so that they will spend much of the day apart. She also encourages his work in the gardens, visits to the deBourghs', and keeps her sitting room in the back of the house (away from the road) for the same reason.
Her family was very poor, and as she was older than the expected age to marry at the time, she felt obligated to marry as she felt she was already a burden on her family. He offered her security, protection from poverty, as well as a comfortable home. She was not a romantic, so affection was not required for her to marry.
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.
Mr. Collins marries Charlotte Lucas, Jane and Elizabeth's friend.
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.
Mr. Collins
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.
On hearing Charlotte will marry Mr. Collins, Lizzy is at first unbelieving, then astonished, horrified, and reluctantly accepting, in turns.
Mrs. Bennet was upset and disappointed by Charlotte's engagement to Mr. Collins because she had hoped Charlotte would marry one of her own daughters. She was particularly concerned about the potential social implications of her daughter marrying a clergyman like Mr. Collins.
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.
Charlotte Lucas chose to marry Mr. Collins for financial security and social status. As an older unmarried woman in a society where marriage was expected, she saw Mr. Collins as a practical choice to secure her future. She valued stability and saw marriage to Mr. Collins as a solution to her situation.
Elizabeth Bennet's best friend, Charlotte Lucas, accepted Mr. Collins' proposal.
Mr. Collins marries Charlotte Lucas, Jane and Elizabeth's friend.
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.
Mr. Collins
Mr Collins first proposes to Lizzie Bennett, and when he is unsuccessful proposes to her friend Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
Charlotte marries Mr. Collins primarily for financial security and social status. She sees it as a practical decision to secure her future, despite not being in love with him. Charlotte values stability and practicality over romantic love in her decision to marry Mr. Collins.
Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennett first, but she rejected his proposal. He then proposed to Charlotte Lucas, who accepted him.
Charlotte Lucas