Mrs. Bennet Alarmed by the Refusal
Startled by this account, Mrs. Bennet wishes she could believe her daughter had simply been protesting out of coyness, but she cannot bring herself to credit it and says so aloud.
Mr. Collins Questions a Headstrong Wife
Mrs. Bennet vows to bring Lizzy to reason, calling her a headstrong, foolish girl who does not know her own interest, and promising to make her see it. Mr.…
Mrs. Bennet Summons Her Husband
Alarmed at his wavering, Mrs. Bennet protests that Lizzy is only headstrong in such matters and good-natured in everything else, then hurries off without giving him time to reply,…
Mr. Bennet’s Calm Response
Mr. Bennet looks up from his book with an air of calm unconcern utterly undisturbed by her news and confesses that he does not understand her; when she explains, he observes that…
Elizabeth Summoned to the Library
Mr. Bennet directs that Elizabeth be called down so that she may hear his opinion, and Mrs. Bennet rings the bell to summon her.…
Mr. Bennet’s Playful Ultimatum
Mr. Bennet then points out the unhappy alternative before her: her mother will never see her again if she does not marry Mr. Collins, and he will never see her again if she does.…
Mrs. Bennet’s Persisting Efforts
Undeterred, Mrs. Bennet continues to ply Elizabeth with coaxing and threats by turns, attempting even to enlist Jane, who mildly declines to interfere; Elizabeth meets the attacks…
Mr. Collins Meditates in Solitude
While the family is in confusion, Mr. Collins reflects privately on what has passed. He thinks too well of himself to understand on what motive his cousin could have refused him;…
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